Cranston Police Department Retirees Association
The organization for retired members of the Cranston, RI Police Department
Lieutenant Edward M. Farrell, (61), passed away suddenly at his home on March 20, 1943. Lt. Farrell was appointed to the Cranston Police Department in 1916. He was promoted to sergeant on January 19, 1940, and to lieutenant October 1, 1941. He was vice president of the Cranston Police Relief Association and a communicant of St. Mathew’s Church. He was survived by his wife Margaret and three sons. He’s buried in St. Ann’s Cemetery.
Rest in peace our brother.
Herald News
April 18, 1940
Robert A. Callison, Badge 358
Detective Robert Allen Callison, Jr., 45, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015. He was born May 29, 1969 to Robert Allen Callison, Sr., and Charlotte Lagasse Callison. Bob joined the Cranston police department in 1996, and was later promoted to the rank of Detective. Prior to joining the police department, Detective Callison had served in the United States Marine Corps.
Rest in peace our brother.
Officer Wayne S. Russell, Jr. – Cranston Police
Officer Wayne S. Russell, Jr.
Officer Wayne S. Russell, Jr., (Badge 495), passed away unexpectedly on May 26, 2023, at the age of 43. During his twelve year career with the Cranston Police he earned several commendations for great policework. He’s buried at Swan Point Cemetery in Providence.
Rest in peace our brother.