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Paul Leclair, 74, a key figure in Sault Ste. Marie’s music scene, died on Feb. 16, 2026, remembered for championing musicians’ rights and launching careers.
Paul Leclair, 74, longtime secretary and treasurer of Sault Ste.
Marie Musicians’ Association Local 276, died on February 16, 2026.
A dedicated advocate for local musicians, he helped launch the career of Franklin McKay by hiring him for his first paid gig in the early 1990s.
Active in bands including Dorian Gray, Midway, and Moon Shadow, Leclair performed at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion in 2025.
Colleagues and artists like Mark Dunn, Dama Chindamo, and Ric Datson remembered him as a tireless promoter of musicians’ rights and a unifying figure in the community.
Predeceased by his wife Brenda and son Stephan, a celebration of life is planned.
Paul Leclair, de 74 años, una de las figuras clave en Sault Ste. La escena musical de Marie, fallecida el 16 de febrero de 2026, fue recordada por defender los derechos de los músicos y lanzar carreras.