EAST PROVIDENCE, R. I. – Richard S. Clair formerly of Wellesley, December 3, 2011. Former husband of Claire A. (Acly) Clair. Loving father of Cynthia Clair Kaplan and her husband David of Barrington, R. I., Jennifer Clair Ludovice and her husband Peter of Marietta, GA. and the late Stephen W. Clair. Dear grandfather of Laura, Chad, Miranda and Dylan. The family will receive visitors at the Pontarelli – Marino Funeral Home, 971 Branch Ave., Providence R. I., Thursday, December 8, 6-7 PM. Donations in memory of Richard may be made to the Stephen W. Clair Memorial Scholarship Fund, Fitchburg State College, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg, MA 01420. Late Teacher, Wellesley Public Schools.