CHARLES LISANDER DIMIT

It is with great sadness that the family of Charles Lisander Dimit announce his peaceful passing, at the age of 98, on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont.
Charlie was born Oct. 18, 1914 in Togo, Sask. to Robert and Edith Dimit.
He joined the Armed Forces on April 25, 1941 in Winnipeg, Man. and served as a gunner in the 5th Armoured Division of the 17th Field Regiment until his discharge on Feb 9, 1946.
He served his country in England, Italy, and going through France into Belgium and Holland. He was stationed in Germany when the war ended.
Charlie married the love of his life, Elizabeth Yuill, on Feb. 14, 1946. They would have celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day.
Charlie and Lil settled in Emo, where they raised their five children: Robert (Gwen), Gaydonna (Marlin) Baker, Roger (Martha), Anne-Marie (Art) Reid, and Valdean (Marcel) DeGagné.
Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, Shaun (Ricci) Dimit, Ted (Brittany) Dimit, Wendy (Ron) Turcott, Dean Martin, Renée Martin-Brown and husband, Ken, Terry (Lindsey) Martin, Dache (Cheryl) Dimit, Craig (Leah) Reid, Pam (Rob) Cain, Kevin (Laura) Reid, Jody DeGagné and husband, Wade Thorpe, Darren (Sara) DeGagné, and Jamie (Sydney) DeGagné; as well as 24 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He also is survived by his sister-in-law, Judy Dimit.
Charlie was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Edith Dimit; and siblings, Clara (Jack) Mason, Hazel (Elmer) Wood, Lloyd (Mary) Dimit, Laverne Dimit, and Florence (Vincent) Hodges.
He also was predeceased by two grandchildren in infancy, Kirk Charles Reid and Bobbi-Jo Dimit.
Charlie was an active member of the Emo Legion Br. #99 since 1952. He held many various positions with the Legion and was a lifetime member.
He also was a devoted member of St. George’s Anglican church.
Charlie worked for the Department of Highways for 35 years until his retirement in 1976.
Charlie was an avid sports enthusiast. He enjoyed curling and playing baseball, and the highlight of his Saturday nights was watching his favourite hockey team, the Toronto Maple Leafs.
You also could find him cheering on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the CFL season.
Charlie was respected by all who knew him. He will be lovingly remembered most for his quiet and gentle manner, his kind heart, his sense of humour, and his love for his family.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Northridge Funeral Home in Emo, with Rev. Eileen Bragg officiating.
Interment will take place at a later date.
If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion in Emo or St. George’s Anglican Church c/o Northridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 89, Emo, Ont., P0W 1E0.
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com