Caroline V. LeClaire

June 8, 1946 - December 2, 2019

Caroline V. LeClaire, 73, of East Patchogue, NY, passed away peacefully on December 2nd, 2019, with both of her children and her husband by her side. Caroline was preceded in passing by her beloved mother, Mary Johnson. She is survived by her loving husband, Richard A. LeClaire, two children, Cindy Russell and R.C. LeClaire, two grandchildren, Claire and Gavin Russell, and her four siblings, Bobby Budzinski, Mitzi Budzinski, Sonny Johnson and Richie Johnson. Caroline was a very strong and selfless woman who always put those she loved before herself. She tirelessly worked hard for those she loved over the years, always with a smile on her face and warmth in her eyes. She was kind, creative, and funny. She was a best friend and favorite person to countless loved ones and friends. Her passing will deeply affect the hearts of many, but she absolutely would not want anyone whom she loved to focus on the sorrow in these times. Instead, she would want them to focus on the countless wonderful memories she shared with many. Caroline was very strong, and her strength courses through the hearts and souls of all those she touched in her life. She was content in the end, and is no longer suffering. She is at peace. Many say the world is a darker place when a very special person leaves it, but Caroline brightened the lives of so many with the unconditional love she provided, the laughter she gave to everyone, and the light in her eyes. The light she instilled in them all will continue to shine on in her absence. Caroline will continue to make the world a better place, each and every day, vicariously through the lives of everyone who was made a better person just through knowing her personally. Her loved ones can and will shine on and be strong in her absence, honoring her memory in doing so. A Memorial Service in Caroline's memory will be celebrated on Sunday, December 8th, 2019 from 10am to 12pm at the Robertaccio Funeral Home, Inc. in Patchogue, NY - which happens to be the date of her late mothers birthday. This coincidence would be something that would have brought her peace of mind and put a smile on her face, as she loved her mother dearly and believed strongly in the bond between a mother and a child. Rest In Peace.