Dalton Elwin Jewett
December 17, 1930 - December 8, 2020
"Dalton Elwin Jewett, resident of San Bernardino, CA
and formerly of Milford NH, died peacefully at home, just a few days shy of his
90th birthday, surrounded by loved ones on December 8, 2020.
He was born in Milford, NH on December 17, 1930, the son of
Edwin & Agnes (Converse) Jewett. He graduated from Milford High
School, class of 1949. He served two years in the United States Army,
being stationed in France for part of his military service. Over his
lifetime he served his community in various capacities, including working a
farm with his brother-in-law, Frank Martin; mechanic with Draper Chevrolet; oil
delivery and burner cleaning with Sprague Oil and Lumbertown; church janitor
for Milford First Congregation Church and volunteer firefighter. Upon
retirement, he worked part-time with Sanel Auto Parts.
He was a member of Milford First Congregational Church for
most of his life, even after moving to southern California; a member of IOOF
Lodge in Milford; a member of the American Legion of Milford.
Dalton was predeceased by his parents, brother Robert,
sister Cynthia just passing two months prior in October 2020.
He is survived by his wife of 61+ years, Janet Jewett; a
daughter and son-in-law with whom he made his home, Denise and Pascual Casas of
San Bernardino, CA; three sons and daughters-in-law Darryl and Laurie Jewett of
Merrimack NH, Chris Jewett & Patricia Carr of Brooklyn NY, Glenn and Pamela
Jewett of Milford, NH; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; many
nephews and nieces.
Services will be held at a later date both in San Bernardino
CA and in Milford NH. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please go
to www.inlandmemorial.com.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to
Compassus Hospice & Palliative Care, San Bernardino Urological Associates
and staff, Inland Memorial Hermosa Gardens of Colton CA and Inland Caregivers
Resource Center. Each one guided and assisted us in caring for Dalton
with compassion and tenderness.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like any donations to
be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. "
