Cranston Police Department Retirees Association
The organization for retired members of the Cranston, RI Police Department
Sergeant Charles A. Carney was a veteran of WWII having served with the 873rd Airborne Div. in the South Pacific. He was first appointed to the CPD in 1943, and served for 32 years before his retirement in 1973 at the rank of Sergeant. In 1967 he was commended for the rescue of a young child and his mother from their burning home. He passed away on October 15, 1990, and is buried in St. Ann’s Cemetery.
Rest in peace.
Captain Howard E. “Hunk” Jordon, Jr., was born in Providence and lived in Cranston most of his life. He was a navy veteran of WWII and a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He was appointed to the CPD on October 20, 1939, and served the citizens of Cranston for 38 years before retiring in 1978 at the rank of captain. He passed away on October 8, 1992, and is buried in Pocassett Cemetery in Cranston.
Rest in peace.
Herald News
October 26, 1939
Sgt. George A. Seavor
Sergeant George A. Seavor was born in Providence and lived most of his life in Cranston. He retired in 1968 at the rank of Sergeant in charge of the Juvenile Division. He was survived by his wife and two sons, a sister, five grandchildren, and three great-grand-children. He passed away on March 30, 1993 at the age of 86.
Rest in peace.
Officer Michael Gunson
Officer Michael Gunson, (Badge 285), passed away on October 9, 1993. Mike was appointed to the Cranston Police Department on September 5, 1987. He was born in Rochester, N.Y. in 1958, to John and Donna Gunson. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran, and trained with the Navy Seals. During his career he served with the Patrol Division, and was an active member of the department’s Dive Team, and S.W.A.T. Team. He is survived by his wife Maria and his son, Michael.
Rest in peace our brother.
Det. George A. Michaud
Detective George A. Michaud served the citizens of Cranston for 30 years before retiring in 1985. He passed away on January 18, 1994 an the age of 64. He’s buried in St. Ann’s Cemetery.
Rest in peace.