Madison N. LeClair, 15, of E. Freetown, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Boston Children’s Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She is the daughter of Stephen R. and Dawn M. (Potter) LeClair.
Madison was born in Houston, TX and was a student at Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River. She touched so many lives with her loving, care-free spirit and witty attitude. “Maddie” had a radiant smile that would always light up a room. Her passion for dancing led her to Danceworks in Bristol, RI for 10 years where she was mesmerizing on stage. Madison was also a highly-skilled cornhole player and participated in many tourneys throughout the area. Her prowess at “throwing bags” drew the admiration of all her competitors. She loved spending time with her family and friends no matter what the occasion.
Along with her parents, survivors include her brother: Justin M. LeClair of E. Freetown; her sister: Lauren J. LeClair of E. Freetown; maternal grandparents: Linda B. Gehlsen of Fall River and Ronald G. Potter and his wife Elaine “Snookie” Potter of Tiverton; great-grandfather Louis R. Fernandes of Westport.
She is the granddaughter of the late Carol LeClair and Richard J. Correia, and the late Roger M. LeClair.
She is also survived by so many others who loved her, including aunts, uncles, cousins, a countless number of friends and caregivers.
Mass of Christian Burial to which relatives and friends are invited will be Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Holy Name Church, Fall River at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours will be Tuesday at the Potter Funeral Home from 4-8 P.M.
Interment will be at Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Madison may be made to Lauren’s Legacy, c/o Somerset Federal Credit Union, 740 County St., Somerset, MA 02726.