Paid obituary with picture Times Argus Barre, VT Leo Edward Gabaree, 80, formerly of the Junction road in Montpelier, but most recently of Brooklyn Street in Barre died suddenly on Sunday, May 12, 2012 at his home. He was born on November 22, 1931, the son of Albert E. and Helen (Ellis) Gabaree in Middlesex, VT. He graded schools in Middlesex but graduated from Montpelier High School. After High School, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served during the Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge in 1954. On May 16, 1953, he married Marion Buska in Piermont, NH. Marion predeceased him on July 17, 1996. He worked as a construction laborer on many projects in Central Vermont. After his retirement, he volunteered for Community Action Council and the Red Cross. He was a member of the American Legion Post #3 and a past member of the VFW post #792. During the spring, he enjoyed picking and selling fiddle heads. He also enjoyed fishing and watching his grandchildren race at Thunder Road. He was a loving father, grandfather, and friend to many people. Survivors include a daughter, Tammy Wilder and her husband, Dan Wilder, Sr. of Barre; sons, Ronald Allen Gabaree and his companion, Janice of Barre, VT and Ronald Edward Gabaree and his wife Mary of East Barre, VT; sisters, Flora Kidder of Rowan Court Nursing Home and Beverly Coleman of Windsor, VT; brothers, Frank Gabaree of Montpelier, Luis Gabaree of Berlin,VT, Vincent Gabaree of Newport, VT, Park Gabaree of Corpus Christi, TX, and Danny Gabaree of Seattle, WA; grandchildren, Daniel Wilder, Amanda Wilder, Justin Jermone, Amber Chandler, Micaela Gabaree, Jasmine Gabaree, and Michelle Morrison; great grandchildren, R.J. Gabaree, Jr, Taylor Grace Sgroi, and Joey Tomasetto; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service with military honors will be held 1:00 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012 at the Berlin Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org.