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There is no indication from the item in Mass. Sold. and Sailors that he died while in service. He seems to have enlisted and re-enlisted for short terms, as many did at the time, although as of Jan. 1777 Gen. Washington's policy was to get enlistments promising at least 3 years' service or service 'for the war'.
You may get a clearer picture of enlistment dates, terms, and expiration dates from the actual rolls.
Unless there is a County estate record or record of guardianships for any minor children, the item mentioned in MSS may be your best clue as to when he died. There could also be a County court record or Mass. General Court record of approving money to support his widow and minor children, particularly if he died in service, and particularly if his widow's parents were not living nearby.
These are pretty much records you have to dig out by going yourself in person to the Mass. Archives. There is a published index to Essex Co. Court probates that does not mention a William Cook estate ca. 1777, but the published index could have errors / omissions.
It is possible that he died not in service, and that he and his family had moved while he was a civilian. Land records and Town records might tell you more.
Good hunting,
Jade
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