Richard A. LeClair, Jr., 25, of County Road, Ipswich, died Thursday, October 6, 2016 in his home following his sudden illness.

Born in Torrence, CA July 22, 1991, son of Richard A. and Roberta E. (Delatorre) LeClair, he was raised in Ipswich and was a 2009 graduate of Ipswich High School. As a young man Richard was a member of Little League, played football and soccer. He loved music and was an accomplished keyboard musician. He  attended  the Berklee School of Music and North Shore Community College. While in high school he had been employed at Shaws  and  Rite-Aide in Ipswich and while in college he worked at Gordon College and was most recently employed as a landscaper.

In addition to his parents he is survived by many aunts and uncles, including uncle Arnold LeClair of GA, and many cousins.

His funeral will be held 8 am Saturday, October 15 from the Whittier-Porter Funeral Home, 6 High Street, Ipswich followed by the celebration of a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at 9 am in Our Lady of Hope Church in Ipswich. Family and friends are respectfully welcomed. Visiting hours will be Friday 4 to 7 pm. Interment will be in the New Highland Cemetery, Ipswich. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in his name may be made to Our Lady of Hope Church, 1 Pineswamp Road, Ipswich, MA 01938.