Career
Born in Saint Boniface, Manitoba, he and his family moved to Lily Lake, Alberta in childhood. The couple resided in Lily Lake before moving to Legal. As their home expanded to include six children, in 1939 the family moved to Saint Albert.
Their first home was on the east side of Saint Albert Trail, just north of the Sturgeon River.
He was actively involved in the community as a Justice of the Peace and Commissioner of Oaths. After his term as mayor, he lived in Saint Albert until he died in 1968.
In honour of his commitment to Saint Albert and his time as mayor, the city council has named the 137 Avenue extension Leclair Way in his honour.
