Paul R. LeClair, 74, of Bristol died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at Bristol Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Judy (Rich) LeClair, for 53 years. Born in Bristol, son of the late Edgar and Laurette (Vanesse) LeClair, he graduated from Bristol Central High School and was a lifelong resident. Paul was active in the Air Force Reserve and worked at B & B Tool for 44 years, before retiring 12 years ago. He spent endless summers at Lake Bashan where he enjoyed boating, swimming, waterskiing and spending time among family and friends where he was proudly known as the “Grand Puba”. In his free time Paul enjoyed long walks with Judy, reading and splitting wood for his woodstove. “Pop” was a gentle man, a friend to all, simply the best and will be missed dearly. Besides his wife, Judy, he leaves his son Brian LeClair, his wife Jill and their sons Tyler and Josh all of Newington, his daughter and her husband Cheri and Todd Plourde of Bristol, his sister Elaine Mozonski of East Haddam and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held privately. Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington is serving the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., act.alz.org. To share a memory with his family, please visit us at www.duksa.net.