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flag 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.

flag Paul Leclair, 74, longtime secretary and treasurer of Sault Ste. flag Marie Musicians’ Association Local 276, died on February 16, 2026. flag 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. flag Active in bands including Dorian Gray, Midway, and Moon Shadow, Leclair performed at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion in 2025. flag 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. flag Predeceased by his wife Brenda and son Stephan, a celebration of life is planned.

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