Detective Lieutenant William E. Walsh passed away on June 14, 1997 at the age of 67.  He was born in Cranston, the son of William J. Walsh, formerly of the CPD, and Margaret E. (Carter) Walsh. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, and a graduate of Salve Regina University.  He served the citizens of Cranston for 30 years before retiring in 1985.  He’s buried in St. Ann’s Cemetery.   

     Rest in peace. 

Ptl. Leo J. Breault

     Patrolman Leo J. Breault passed away on November 8, 1998 at the age of 68.  He was appointed to the police department in September of 1952.  After serving on the CPD he became a construction supervisor for Carpenters Union Local 94.  He’s buried in St. Ann’s Cemetery.

     Rest in peace. 

     Patrolman Caleb B. Jordan joined the Cranston Police Department in 1942.  He passed away on July 23, 2000 at the age of 88.  He was born and raised in Cranston, and retired from the police department in February of 1965.  He was survived by his son and daughter and six grandchildren.  He’s buried at the Quidnesset Memorial Cemetery in North Kingstown, R. I. 

     Rest in peace.

Ptl. Clifford F. Schultz

     Patrolman Clifford F. Schultz passed away on May 21, 2001, at the age of 82.  After his retirement from the police department in February of 1965, he went to work for the Rhode Island Electric Protective Company before retiring again in 1973.  He was an army veteran of World War II.   He’s buried in St. Anns Cemetery in Cranston.  

Captain Ray Ricard

     Captain Raymond Ricard passed away in Florida on September 27, 2001, at the age of 64.  He served in the U. S. Army for three years, and was appointed to the CPD on August 28, 1961.  During his career he served in various capacities including Training Division Commander and Patrol Commander.  He is credited with instituting the Cranston Neighborhood Watch Program.  He retired in 1985 at the rank of captain after serving the citizens of Cranston for 26 years.  

     Rest in peace.