Ann-Marie LeClaire, 64, of Worcester, died on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, in the University of Massachusetts Hospital, after a long illness.

   She leaves her sister, Jean E. Paquette, of Auburn; her brother, Michael W. Kelleher, of Worcester; 2 nieces; a grandniece and 2 grandnephews. She was predeceased by her father, William F. Kelleher, her mother, Dorothy E. (Ricketts) Kelleher Capuano, and her step-father, Joseph L. Capuano, all of Worcester. She was born in Worcester on December 17, 1943, and was a graduate of the High School of Commerce, Worcester. She also lived briefly in Millbury, Boston and Framingham.

   Ann-Marie was a hairdresser at the House of Charles, Worcester for many years. She also worked in several other area salons during her career. A kind and generous person, she loved animals and was a pet owner for most of her life. She will be tremedously missed by her family and her friends.

   After cremation, she will be buried privately with her parents in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.

   Turgeon Funeral Home, 56 Main St., Millbury, is helping her family with the arrangements.