The Royal Canadian Legion Saskatchewan Command LEST WE FORGET 67 DESROSIERS, Raymond WWII Raymond was born on May 26, 1917 in Meacham, SK where he grew up on the family farm and took his schooling at Red Willow. He moved to Exeter, Ontario to work for farmers but returned home in 1941 to enlist as a volunteer in the Artillery, then served overseas. After his discharge, Ray’s career with the Canadian National Railways took him to Ontario, first to Fort Erie then Woodstock where he married Marjorie Lanaway. They raised three children. Hard work, dedication and strong commitment to family values were his legacy. Raymond died on July 2, 2003. DIENO, Emil WWII Emil was born to Ernest Dieno in Young, Saskatchewan. He was educated at the Manitou Hill country school. The family farmed east of Young but moved to British Columbia in 1930. He joined the Army and served in World War II. DIENO, Eric WWII Eric was born to August and Rosalia Dieno on October 18, 1919 in Viscount, SK. He joined the Army in 1941 and served in Dundurn, England. After his discharge in 1946, he and his bride Rose Renner went to live in Saskatoon, SK where he worked for a gravel and cement company and later for McGavin’s Bakery, driving a horse drawn van delivering goodies. In 1952, he moved back to Young, SK where he farmed until 1996. He raised four children with Rose but she passed away in 1962. He later married Lillian (McCarthy) Buyck. Eventually, ill health forced him to move into Manitou Lodge in Watrous where he resided until he died on February 5, 2009. Eric enjoyed curling, fishing, hunting, dancing, cards and visiting friends. He was very community minded and served on numerous boards.
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