David E. McAuliffe Obituary
We bid farewell to David E. McAuliffe of Easton, Massachusetts, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 31, 2024 at the age of 83. David touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward McAuliffe and Elaine McAuliffe (O'Donnell); his brother Teddy; and his former wife Carol McAuliffe (Smith). He is survived by: his aunt Ellen; his uncle Russell Haglund; his wife Gloria McAuliffe (Martin); his sons, David (Elizabeth) of New Port Richey, Kenneth (Andrea) of Easton and Edward (Carol) of Orange; his stepdaughter Kelly Grimes (Robert) of Milton; and his grandchildren, Kevin, Keith, Shaun, Collin, Jillian, Joshua, Alex McAuliffe, Matthew and Emily Grimes. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 9th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Kane Funeral Home & Cremation Services (605 Washington St, South Easton, MA 02375). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 10th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, September 10th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Holy Cross Church (225 Purchase St, South Easton, MA 02375). The military honors was held on Tuesday, September 10th 2024 at the Blue Hill Cemetery (700 West St, Braintree, MA 02184).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project (wounded warrior project.org) or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org) in his memory.