Passed peacefully away Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 at St. Clare's Hospital World War II Veteran William M. Slaney age 89 years of Gambo. Predeceased by his parents John and Elizabeth; sisters Theresa (Richard) Finn and Kathleen (James) Smith; brothers Jack and Kitch; daughter Michelle. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Frances (Eastman), daughters Marlene (Rodney Martin) and Cindy (Steve Stares); sons Michael (Abbey), Scotty (Isabelle) and Dean (Linda); grandchildren Kelsey, Shalynn, Brianna, Jodie and Grace; brother Cornelius (Barney); sisters-in-law Dorothea Slaney and Joyce Slaney, Madge (Charlie) Saunders, Vera (Bob) Paul, Serena Crocker, Viola (Martin) Chatman and Joyce (Symour) Eastman; many nieces and nephews and a wide circle of friends. William lived a long and fulfilling life that included service in World War II (Department of Forestry, The Home Guard and the Merchant Navy). He spent 20 years overseas in Scotland after the war. Then he returned to Newfoundland and met his wife Frances. Together they operated a contracting company (doing business with Bowater and Blunden Brothers), restaurant, gas station, taxi service and provided the first sign of electricity to ten homes in Gambo. He was a husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend full of wisdom and knowledge. We will always remember him and keep him in our hearts forever.