LEWISTON — John P. McAuliffe, 70, of Lewiston, passed away on Jan. 7, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 18, 1941, in New Bedford, Mass., the son of Elmo and Edith (Clegg) McAuliffe.

John attended New Bedford schools and after graduation, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.

He is a former Lewiston Police officer, then worked at BIW as head of security, after that he then worked for Saco Defense.

John was married to Charlene McAuliffe for 40 years and she predeceased him in 2008.

He enjoyed reading, spending time on the computer, but he especially enjoyed Sunday dinners with his family.

John is survived by daughters, Donna Richards and her husband, Neal, Cindy Obie, Kathy Madore and huband, Vic, Kelli Madore and husband, Joseph, and Shelly McAuliffe; nine grandchildren; and brother, Kenneth McAuliffe.

He was predeceased by his parents.

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