Patrolman William E. Cassidy was appointed to the Cranston Police Department in April or May of 1929. No further information is known at this time.
Patrolman William L. Dutton – Cranston Police
05/16/2024 by
Patrolman William L. Dutton is known to have served on the Cranston Police Department as early as 1922, and as late as 1930.
Cranston News
November 23, 1927
Cranston News
December 7, 1927, pg. 5
Officer Roland R. Manchester – Cranston Police
06/16/2022 by
Officer Roland Manchester
Retired Officer Roland R. Manchester, 77, passed away on June 15, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at HopeHealth Hospice, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Constance (Valletta) Manchester for 36 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Sanford Manchester Sr., and the late Gladys (Luther) Manchester. Roland was a Cranston Police Officer for over 18 years retiring as a Traffic Investigator. Upon his retirement from the CPD, he became an Investigator for the Public Defender’s Office of the State of RI. Roland enjoyed traveling, going on road trips, and visiting Kevin wherever he was stationed. Roland loved his dogs, especially Bandit, and grand dogs. He had a passion for playing the daily number and cashing in his scratch tickets at Phred’s Drugs on Oaklawn Avenue. He was a US Army veteran and a dedicated member within the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Besides his wife Constance, he is survived by his loving children, Roman Manchester of PA, Kimberly Massaroco (John) of East Providence, his stepchildren, Judith Boyle (Thomas) of Cranston, George Bowen III of East Greenwich. He was the cherished grandfather “Poppie” of Kevin Grant Jr. (Katie), Lauren Savage (Robert Sr.), Ava Boyle, George Bowen IV, and Kylie Bowen. Roland was also the adored great grandfather of Finnegan and Waylon James Grant, and Robert “RJ” Savage Jr. He was the brother of the late Sanford Manchester Jr.
Rest in peace our brother.
Officer Walter L. Thurber – Cranston Police
05/31/2021 by
Officer Walter L. Thurber passed away May 25, 2021. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on May 26, 1929 to the late Joseph and Alice Thurber. He was the last surviving sibling of four sisters and a twin brother. Having served in the Korean War and deployed in Germany, Walter was a proud Army Veteran. After his service in the military, Walter pursued a career as an officer for the Cranston Police Department. He was appointed a patrolman on August 2, 1954, and retired in 1984 after 30 years of service. Afterwards he became a security guard for G-Tech INC. before retiring for the final time at the age of 70. During his time as a patrolman and working the Edgewood area, Walter met his lovely wife, Elise. She was a nurse at Cranston General Hospital at the time. They wed on November 8, 1959 and began their family only a couple of years later. Walter and Elise welcomed their first child, Paul in 1961 and three years later welcomed their second child, Monique in 1964. During this time, they purchased their lifelong home in Cranston where the couple raised their children and later spent time with their grandchildren. Walter had four grandchildren, Bryan Houle, Justin Thurber, Andrew Thurber, and Madison Houle, who absolutely adored him. Walter leaves behind his wife Elise, his 2 children, son in-law Robert, and four grandchildren, as well as three nephews and two nieces.
Walter is buried at the R.I. Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter. Rest in peace our brother.