Rochester, VT – Mitchell Nathan LeClair, 55, of Rochester, Vermont, passed away at his home on November 4th, 2026, after a long illness. Mitch was born on July 19, 1971, in Claremont, New Hampshire, to Arthur LeClair and Charlotte Norman LeClair. He graduated from Windsor High School. Mitch had worked at the Woodstock Inn, Killington Mountain Resort, was a landscaper in the Pittsfield area and most recently worked as a technician at CV Oil.
Mitch loved riding his motorcycle, going snowmobiling, working on the snowmobile trails, skiing and woodworking. You can see his work on Rte 100 in Pittsfield; The tall picket fence where he painted 6 sections of country scenes at Larry Lanpher, where he had resided for many years. He also enjoyed NASCAR racing and visiting many different tracks; His favorites were Martinsville and Bristol, and his favorite driver was Kyle Busch. Most recently he loved to watch the birds and the bear that frequented their residence. Mitch loved the Townspeople of Pittsfield and Rochester. He would gladly help anyone out who needed it, without asking anything in return.
Mitch was preceded in death by his father, many aunts, uncles, and cousins, as well as his beloved dog Theo, who was by his side for 17 years. He is survived by his partner Larry Curtis of Rochester, son Justin (Jana) and grandson Owen of South Carolina, mother Charlotte (Leonard) of West Windsor; Sister Colleen of South Woodstock, Brothers Artie of New Hampshire and Lonnie of South Carolina. He is also survived by his special niece Madison of East Montpelier and nephew Brooks BF, special aunt and uncle Ellen and Peter Beurbe of Charlestown, uncle Edward Norman of Manchester, as well as many other aunts, uncles, and cousins.
There will be a graveside service in the spring in West Windsor at Mitchell’s request. In Lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your local Humane Society or adopting a pet. Mitch’s family would like to give special thanks to Warren McDermott and his staff at the Rochester Health Center and to the hospice staff who came so quickly, especially Gene.
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