Pearl L. Laclair (Leonard)

January 6, 1926 — February 8, 2018

Pearl L. LaClair, 92, a former resident of Bennington, VT and more recently of Rutland died Thursday February 8, 2018 at the Rutland Health Care and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.

She was born in Bennington, VT January 6, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Dwight and Kate (Kelly) Leonard. She received her education in Bennington and was a graduate of Bennington High School.

She married Wayne LaClair.

In earlier years Pearl worked as a housekeeper and a Nanny.

Her home and cats were her main interest.

Survivors include a son and daughter in law, Wayne and Kim LaClair of Rutland along with three grandchildren, several great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by a son, Richard Baker, her husband Wayne LaClair, two sisters, Mildred Hassom and Isabelle Mould and two brothers, Dwight and Truman Leonard.

There will be no calling hours.

A memorial service to celebrate Pearl's life will be held at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home in Bennington on Saturday February 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m with Rev. Robin Greene officiating.

If friends desire contributions in memory of Pearl may be made to Saint Joseph Kervic House in Rutland, VT through the office of the Mahar and Son Funeral Home 628 Main St. Bennington, VT 05201. Guestbook condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

On behalf of Pearl's family, they would like to thank the staff at both St. Joseph Kervic House and the Rutland Health Care and Rehabilitation Center for the wonderful care that they provided to Pearl.

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Saturday, February 24, 2018

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

E. P. Mahar and Son Funeral Home

628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201

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