Margaret LaClair, 93, of Barton died unexpectedly early Tuesday morning on May 30, 2023 after spending time with her family Memorial Day weekend.

Born October, 13, 1929 to George and Lily Daniels, Margaret would experience much of what we teach in history books today. She lived through the great depression, WWII, the evolution of communications, technology and transportation. She grew up in the unincorporated village of South Barton, referred to as Kimball Station. The village had its own post office, railroad depot, and one room school house.

On November 23, 1946 Margaret married Earl LaClair, who predeceased in her in 2021 after 74 blissful years of marriage. The two of them were known for and enjoyed entertaining together; recounting stories of their many experiences through years of travel and friendships.

In addition to her love of country music, she and Earl were avid wrestling fans. In the 80's they would travel from their winter home in Summerfield to Orlando, FL every Sunday to watch the matches live. Margaret would cheer them on and loudly reprimand them if she felt they were cheating. Nowadays Margaret regularly watched wrestling on TV. In fact, she watched what would be her final episode the night prior to her passing.

After retirement, they wintered in Summerfield Florida. Their home was frequented daily by friends and family who lived or vacationed there. In the summer months they welcomed all to their family camp on Crystal Lake where many great memories were made with family and many friends. Family was very important to Margaret. They were a family that partied together and one that was always present when support was needed. She and her late husband were an active part in their children's lives, grand to great great-grand children could always count on them sharing in their special events.

Margaret will be remembered for her cheerful attitude, surprisingly quick whit, and love for all who she knew. She was a kind and giving lady and anyone welcomed into their home would quickly become just like family.

She leaves behind her children Nancy Durivage, Richard LaClair and wife Lise. Her grandchildren, Michael Healy and wife Julie, Kimberly Willey and husband Bernard, Richard LaClair Jr. and wife Donna, Connie Knaggs and husband Rick. Her Great grandchildren, Courtney Healy and fiancé Jesse, Justin Healy, Taylor Brink and husband Billy, Kyle Willey, Grant LaClair, and Emily Knaggs. And great-great grandchild Wyatt Brink.

In addition to her beloved husband and parents, her sister, Evelyn Dority, son-in-laws Edward Healy and Dave Durivage also predeceased her.

There will be a graveside service at Welcome O Brown cemetery in Barton on Saturday, June 17 at 1 p.m. A gathering will follow. On-line condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.