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