Mr. David Lawrence Butler
- April 26, 1948 - January 14, 2012
- Melrose, Massachusetts
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“Mary Beth,
I am sorry to hear of you husband's passing. We were away when I received the news. I hope you are well, and we will remember his...Read More »
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1 of 24 | Posted by: Doug Clifford
“Dear Sean and family,
We are so incredibly sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. You have been in our thoughts and prayers the past week. We...Read More »
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2 of 24 | Posted by: Margie and Eric Foley - Carver, MA
“Dear Sean and family.
I'm so sorry fro the passing of your Dad. Always remember he lives on through you Sean and your three gorgeous and wild boys....Read More »
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3 of 24 | Posted by: Barbara Heifetz - Scotch Plains, NJ
“I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was such a great neighbor when we lived next door. All of our prayers are passed on to the Butler boys.
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4 of 24 | Posted by: Meagan LoBello - Winchester, MA
“Dear The Butler family,
I am not fortunate to have known David, but I am lucky enough to be friends with his son Sean. If Davis was anything like...Read More »
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5 of 24 | Posted by: Ericka Cornichuck - Methuen, MA
“So sorry to hear of David's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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6 of 24 | Posted by: Joe and Mary Ann Ryan - Leesburg, FL
“We were so sorry to hear about your father. Our sincere sympathy to you, your mother and family at this difficult time.
Chili, the Chilingirian...Read More »
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7 of 24 | Posted by: Linda Pooler - Haverhill, MA
“Our deepest sympathy for the loss of a great friend, may his memories be always with us.
Thoughts & Prayers
Gerry & Sally
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8 of 24 | Posted by: Gerry & Sally Coughlan - friend
“I remember David as a great athlete. Especially football. One of the good guys from Arlington.
Remember his greatness!! He will be in our thoughts...Read More »
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9 of 24 | Posted by: Bob O'Leary
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
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10 of 24 | Posted by: Jim & Diane Costello - FL
“Sean and Paul,
So sorry for your loss. Your father was and always will be a great man.
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11 of 24 | Posted by: Matthew McKenney - Melrose
“Dear Sean, I am very sorry to hear about your father. My prayers and best wishes are with you and your family at this time. Sincerely, Tracy
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12 of 24 | Posted by: Tracy Ireland - Lawrence, MA
“Sean and Evan,
Sorry to hear about your dad! Our thoughts and prayers are with you both during this difficult time!!
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13 of 24 | Posted by: Anthony Labo & Laurie Perry - MA
“Sean, Karen and all of the Butler family- My heart is heavy for your loss. May all the memories of your Dad bring you comfort during this difficult...Read More »
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14 of 24 | Posted by: Janna Vigliotte - ME
“I have had the pleasure of knowing Sean for years and a few years back when he was getting married met his dad. The Man 'David' ooooozed with pride...Read More »
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15 of 24 | Posted by: Jenn Swaine - Leominster, MA
“Sean, Paul, Evan and Family I am deeply sorry for your loss. Big D was a great father to you guys. He sure had an awesome sense of humor and always...Read More »
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16 of 24 | Posted by: Jason McGrath - Methuen
“Paul, Evan and Family,
Your dad was such a great guy... He will certainly be missed by all those who had the honor of knowing him. May the...Read More »
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17 of 24 | Posted by: Pam Irvin - Melrose, MA - Friend
“Sean, Paul, Evan and Mrs. Butler,
I was so saddened to hear Mr. Butler had passed. I have many great memories growing up in Melrose because of him...Read More »
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18 of 24 | Posted by: Rick Gadway - Fremont , NH
“Sean, Paul, Evan and Family, I am deeply saddened by the loss of big D and my deepest sympathies go out to you. I have nothing but the fondest...Read More »
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19 of 24 | Posted by: Frank Tenaglia - SAUGUS, MA
“Sean, Evan, Paul and family. Big D will be greatly missed. He was always quick with a joke and had a way of making people feel comfortable around him...Read More »
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20 of 24 | Posted by: Nick Alfano - newburyport, MA
“Paul, Evan & Sean,
Your dad was an incredible man and just a flat out, rock-solid human being. He had a fantastic sense of humor and treated...Read More »
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21 of 24 | Posted by: Jeff Irvin - Stoneham, MA
“Sean, thinking of you and wishing you peace.
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22 of 24 | Posted by: Julie Maynard - Danvers, MA
“Notes I have kept for these moment and they have brought me comfort for years:
Farewell!
The world is better for your having lived
We are...Read More »
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23 of 24 | Posted by: Karen WIlson - Newbury , MA
“The Gately Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make a difficult time more bearable....Read More »
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24 of 24 | Posted by: John W. Gately, Fred Sprague & Steve Bartholomew - MA
Butler, David L. of Melrose, Jan. 14, 2012. Husband of Mary Beth (Shea) Butler, loving father of 3 sons, Sean Butler & his wife Karen of Nashua, NH, Paul Butler of Melrose & Evan Butler of Malden. Proud grandfather of 3, Ryan, Andrew & Brendan Butler. Caring brother of Carol Smith & her husband Tom of Arlington, William Butler & his wife Peggy of Dorchester, Barbara Tannian of Waltham, Phillip Butler & his wife Margie of SC, Robert Butler & his wife Susan of CT,Regina Lally & her husband Richard of Arlington, Katherine Murray & her husband Rick, also of Arlington. Also survived by many nieces, nephews & cousins. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Fri. Jan. 20th at 9AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church Herbert St. Melrose at 10AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Thurs. 4-8PM. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. In lieu of flowers, please do a good deed or contribute to the Am. Heart Assoc. P.O. Box 417005 Boston, MA 02241 or Am. Diabetes Assoc.330 Congress St. 5th Fl. Boston, MA 02210. For directions, obituary or to sign guest book, visit www.gatelyfh.com
