Sgt. William H. Maher

     Sgt. William Henry Maher was appointed a police constable in 1908, and latter appointed a permanent member of the force.  He was promoted to sergeant in 1922.  He passed away at his home on Franklin Street on December 11, 1924 after a brief illness. He was 41.  He was survived by his wife and three children.  He’s buried in St. Francis Cemetery in Pawtucket, R.I. 

     Rest in peace.

Sgt. Maher, 1928

Sergeant Maher, circa 1921

Sgt. Fred H. Guile

     Sgt. Fred H. Guile  was appointed to the CPD on July 19, 1946.  As a patrolman he served in the Traffic Division.  He was promoted to sergeant on August 28, 1961.  He retired in February of 1965.   

     Officer Peter L. McGuirl passed away suddenly on June 19, 1937, a few hours after completing his shift.  He’s buried in St. Ann’s Cemetery. 

     No further information is known at this time. 

     Patrolman Harold E. Greenhalgh is known to have been serving on the Cranston Police Department in 1938, and was still serving in the 1950s.  No further info at this time. 

Ptl. Carl Fascia

     Officer Carl Fascia passed away suddenly on December 15, 1956, at the age of 41. He was well known in boxing circles and had earned the title of uncrowned Middle-Weight Champion of New England. He established the Fraternal Order of Police Junior Boxing League