Brooklyn, CT- Lawrence (Kingfish) O. Houle age 81 died Saturday, January 24, 2015 at his home.  He leaves his wife Kim Marie (Brod) Houle.  He also leaves 6 sons; Lawrence and his wife Bev Houle, Ray Houle, both of North Grosvenordale, Jean Houle of South Dakota, Phillip Houle of North Grosvenordale, Daniel Houle and his life partner Jim Keegan of Boston, MA.  He had one son that predeceased him, Shawn Houle.  He also leaves 4 daughters; Virginia Houle of Thompson, Laurel Houle of Brooklyn, CT, Valentine and her husband Joseph Iamartino of Thompson and two step daughters; Elizabeth and Summer Barbeau and a daughter in law Deb Ness of Lake Park, Minnesota and a nephew Artie Paradis, one daughter that predeceased him, Eva Houle of Thompson.  He also leaves 2 brothers; Lionel and Fabian Houle of Webster, MA and one brother that predeceased him, Armand Houle of North Grosvenordale.  He was predeceased by 3 sisters; Belva Paradis of Taftville, Leona Larose of Fall River and Vivian Houle of Clearwater, Florida, 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was born in North Grosvenordale, son of the late Alcide and Eva (LaFlamme) Houle and lived in Brooklyn, CT and prior to that Dayville and Thompson.  He was a US Navy veteran serving during Korea and was proud that he was in the Blimp Squadron.  He was a construction worker his specialty being concrete work, he also did carpentry.  He is a member of American Legion Post 67. He enjoyed horse racing.  There are no calling hours.  A funeral Mass will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 10 AM in St. Joseph Church, North Grosvenordale, CT. Please omit flowers. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Joseph Grammar School Athletic fund, North Grosvenordale, CT or to St. James Grammar School Athletic fund, Danielson, CT.  The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., Webster, MA is directing arrangements.  A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com where you may post condolences and memories.