Laurence A. Butler, 82, Native of Ballycallan, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland, died peacefully at home. Beloved husband of Ann nee McNicholas for over 51 years.   Loving father to Dennis (Wendy), Theresa (Tom) Connolly, Larry, Sean (Sarah), Aidan (Melissa), and devoted grandfather to Brenden, Maggie, Claire, Mae, Catherine, Billy, Quinn, Annie Rose, Sadie and Sullivan. Preceded in death by his father James Butler and his mother Catherine (nee O'Shea).  Dear brother to Mary (the late Nicholas)Harrison, Bea (the late Dan) Maher, Billy (Philomena), John, Jim (Margaret) and beloved brother-in-law to the late Laurence and Mary Jennings, Thomas and the late Mary Ellen McNicholas, Patrick and the late Kathleen McNicholas, John and Mary McNicholas, and Philomena and the late Michael O'Laughlin.  Fond Uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Proud retired member of Local #150.  Funeral Thursday 9:15 AM from Cooney Funeral Home, 625Busse Hwy, Park Ridge to St. John Brebeuf Church, Niles, Mass 10AM.  Interment Maryhill Cemetery.  Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Patrick Fathers or the Burke Scholars Program at Notre Dame High School.  Info 847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com