William (Bill) McAuliffe, 81 years old, life long resident of Cohasset, passed away on October 10, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.   Bill was an employee of the Cohasset Water Department for 50+ years and known for his signature turtlenecks and sunglasses! Beloved husband of Jeanne Laidlaw McAuliffe. Devoted father of Kelli Dockendorff of Cohasset, Jennifer Chatterton and her husband Troy of Scituate and the late Billy McAuliffe. Also survived by his eight grandchildren Joshua, Jacob, Jared, Jewel, David, Kayla, Will and Michael and his great granddaughter, Leddi and many loving family members and friends.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on October 21, 2016 at 10 am in St. Anthony Church,Cohasset, followed by a celebration of his life at the St. Anthony Parish Hall.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Hospice of the South Shore 30 Reservoir Park Drive Rockland, MA 02370.