William James Ralph Rowe was born on March 31st, 1920 to Douglas and Gladys Rowe. William was promoted to Glory on December 28th, 2010 at the Interfaith Home, Carbonear at the age of 90 years. William served overseas in World War 2 in the Royal Navy for 5 years and a number of months. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. William held the position of Property and Flag Sergent in the salvation Army Corps, Winterton. He is predeceased by parents Doug and Gladys, brothers; Alan, Claude, and Stan, Brother-in-law Willis Brinson. William leaves to mourn his wife Annie of 63 years. Together they had four sons; Wayne. Norman (Ingrid), William Jr. (Darlene) and Gary (Ginette), Two Daughters; Captain Karen Crocker (George), Sharon friend Jeff, 11 grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren, one brother Doug Rowe(Ann), one brother-in-law Enos Brinson (Grace), four sisters-in-law Mable, Lillian, Joan and Pauline. Also leaving to mourn a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Green's Funeral Home, Winterton. Visiting hours Thursday 2:00-4:00p.m. and 7:00-9:00p.m. and Friday 10:00a.m.-12:00 noon. Funeral service to follow at 2:00p.m. from the Salvation Army Lower Trinity Corps, Winterton. Internment in the salvation Army Cemetery, Winterton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to teh Salvation Army Cemetery Fund, Winterton.