Larry (Laurence) Butler

The death has occurred of

Larry (Laurence) Butler

(Foxrock, Dublin 18 / Graiguenamanagh, Carlow/Kilkenny)

Former Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Councillor and Senator (Seanad Éireann)

On February 13th 2026, sadly passed away under the incredible care of the dedicated staff and doctors of the Beacon Hospital, Dublin after a bravely fought illness.

Larry, a loving husband to his wife of 63 years, Kathleen, beloved father of children Laurence, Helen, Tom and Mary-Kate.

Sadly missed by his adored wife, children and grandchildren Katie, James, Elysia, Tom, Amy, Alison, Pearl, Reuben and Esmé and great grandchild Lilly, sons-in-law Ronan and Barry and daughters-in-law Mary and Sharon, his brother Walter, sister Anne, nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law and his extended friends and family. Remembering also Larry's late brother and sisters, John, Kitty and Bridget and his mother Ellen and father Walter and his nephew John Butler Jr.

Reposing at Walsh's Funeral Home (Eircode R95 D853) on Sunday 15th of February from 2pm, concluding with prayers at 5pm.

Removal on Monday morning from Carrigleade Lock House to arrive at Duiske Abbey (Eircode R95 YN66) for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in St. Michael's Cemetery, Tinnahinch, Graiguenamanagh. (A link to view the funeral Mass live online will be placed here shortly).

A message of sympathy can be left for Larry's family in the condolence section below.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society. (Link provided below).

May Larry Rest in Peace