Information for officers and staff regarding funeral arrangements for Officer Christopher Acres, Sr.

Funeral arrangements for Officer Christopher Acres, Sr. have been announced and are as follows:

Visiting HoursCorrection Officer Christopher Acres, Sr.
Wed., Feb. 5 from 2-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. (Masonic Services at 7 p.m.)
Welsh Funeral Home
718 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150

MSO staff is instructed to report to the Welsh Funeral Home at 2 p.m. to receive instructions regarding the formal walk through.


Funeral Service
Thurs., Feb. 6 @ 10 a.m.
Welsh Funeral Home
718 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150


Interment
Interment will be private.
 

Uniforms
In accordance with the Acres family’s wishes, the required uniform of the day is Class A long sleeve shirt and tie along with white gloves, mourning bands and uniform hat. Dress blouse is required for Administrators of the rank of Captain and above. White gloves and mourning bands will be provided prior to the formal walk-through during visiting hours.

All non-uniform personnel should wear appropriate professional dress and should participate in the formal walk-through. Transportation will be provided for staff wishing to attend the formal walk-through.

Additional information regarding transportation and attendance can be found in Monday’s roll call announcement or by contacting shift commanders.