Lawrence Edward Butler, 84, of Middlebury passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, with his children by his side. He was born on May 30, 1925 in Rocky Ford, Colorado, son of William and Edith (Emerson) Butler. He was the devoted husband of the late Ruth Mary Pierce, also of Middlebury, Vermont. They were married for 56 years and he always called her his bride. They vacationed every winter for 17 years in Hilo, Hawaii, spending their days golfing and socializing with their friends Cathy and Don. Lawrence was one of the founding members of the Otter Valley Bowmen and the Moonlight Riders, a snow mobile club. His farm was his home for 83 years and he dearly loved to reminisce about his experiences growing up on the farm. His family and hunting meant everything to him. He enjoyed hunting in the woods of Vermont, Wyoming, Ontario and Maine for white-tail deer, elk, antelope, black bear, and moose. He was known by family and friends as the Spike Horn King of Munger Street. He enjoyed fishing at his familys camp on Monkton Pond. You could always find Lawrence watching his son and grandsons softball games with his good friend and hunting buddy, Dave Peck. His home and Roosterville were treated as a place where people gathered for a good time, good food, and to enjoy the company of good friends. He is survived by his 2 brothers: Arthur, Ralph, sister Bertha (George) Sherman; sister-in-law: Avis Butler and 5 children: Stephen (Cathryn) Butler, JoAnn (Jeep) Madison, Douglas (Deborah) Butler, Earl Butler (Carol Bogren), Timothy (Brenda) Butler, 10 grandchildren; Matt, Greg, Morgan, Casey, Nick, Devin, Erin, Caitlin, Darcie, Will, and 2 great- grandchildren: Nicolas and Marek. He is predeceased by his sister Dorothy Lafountain. His brother Harold also passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. Services held on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 11 oclock, at the Middlebury United Methodist Church. The Rev Jill Robinson will officiate. Memorial Contributions in Lawrences memory may be made to Addison Home Health and Hospice at P.O. Box 754 Middlebury VT 05753. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Homes. www.sandersonfuneralservice.com