Leon M. Gavigan Dundee: Leon Michael Gavigan, age 83, of the town of Barrington, NY passed away Saturday May 10, 2025 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. Honoring his wishes, there will be no prior calling hours. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of his life from 1:00 – 5:00 pm Saturday June 7, 2025 at the Barrington Community Church, 4560 Old Bath Rd. Dundee, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Yates County Sportsman's Assoc. or the Keuka Lake Renegades 424 NY-54, Penn Yan, NY 14527. Leon was born March 9, 1942 in Lowville, N.Y., one of 3 sons of the late Frank F. and Dorothy M. (Tolhurst) Gavigan. He graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1960, and almost immediately entered the U.S. Navy, where he proudly served for 4 years, being honorably discharged in 1964. He worked for over 40 years in the cattle reproduction field, as an inseminator first for Eastern and then Sire Power, out of Penn Yan, NY, until his retirement in 2002. Mr. Gavigan was a very active member of society. In his younger years he enjoyed competitive trail riding as a member of the Finger Lakes Riding Club; he was a rodeo calf roper; a club leader for the Yates County Horse 4-H; and a member of the New York State Horse Council. Over his lifetime, he hiked several sections of both the Finger Lakes Trail System, as well as the Appalachian Trail. As an avid sportsman, he belonged to the N.R.A.; was a past president of the Yates County Sportsman's Assoc.; his love of primitive weapons, led him to belong to the N.M.L.R.A., and was one of the founders of the Keuka Lake Renegades muzzle loading club, participating in many rendezvous'. He was also a former volunteer for the Penn Yan Ambulance Corp. He enjoyed leather work, crafting many of his primitive accessories. He always looked forward to his annual hunting trip with his sons at Stillwater Reservoir in the Adirondacks, the first week of November for the past 40 years. He is dearly loved and will be forever missed by his daughter Cynthia L. Hansen of Painted Post, NY; his 3 sons Patrick M. (Linda) Gavigan of Barrington, NY, Roy F. Gavigan at home, and Tyler D.J. (Micky Morton) Gavigan of Johnson City, TN; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was pre-deceased by 2 brothers James, and Frederick Gavigan; and a sister Dorothy Hill. , Arrangement entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.