Gwyneth De Jager

Gwyneth (Miles) De Jager, 89, of Alton, NH, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born February 13, 1936 in Spokane, Washington to Harriet Idella (Humes) Miles and Reginald Aubrey Miles, both of whom worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad.
In her youth, Gwyn participated in a variety of activities including Swimming, Dance, Girl Scouting, and Trapshooting with her family. She also enjoyed spending time with extended family in Horsehead Bay, WA. In 1954, Gwyn graduated from Lewis & Clark HS in Spokane.
Gwyn worked as a Hairstylist at the Davenport Hotel, then as a Telephone Operator in Tacoma. She enjoyed dancing with the USO, where she met her husband Pete at Fairfield Air Force Base. They married in 1957, and settled in NJ, where she was lovingly welcomed by Pete's family.
Soon after, they started their family of 7 children, whom she affectionately called her "chicks". As a dedicated, full-time mother, she loved unconditionally, sacrificed continually, and brought joy to life with her extensive repertoire of songs and her ability to initiate fun. Gwyn had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed traveling. In 1970, the family moved to NH, where Gwyn and Pete enjoyed creating a sanctuary for innumerable lasting memories with family and friends.
Gwyn valued time with friends who shared her interests in several Arts organizations including Ladies of the Lakes Quilters' Guild, NH League of Craftsmen (Juried Artist), Historical Society of Early American Decoration, and Vesterheim Folk Art School specializing in Norwegian Rosemaling. She felt she was never too old to learn new things.
It brought her great joy and honor to be involved in peoples' lives, serving as a mentor and mother figure to many. Her passion for the truth of God's Word led her to initiate Community Bible Study in the Lakes Region, which continues to this day. She will be remembered for her deep faith in Jesus Christ, generous heart, warm hospitality, and kindness by those whose lives she touched.
Gwyn was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Pete, as well as her parents and brother Keith. She is survived by her children: Peter De Jager, Jr. (Karen); Diane Jensen (Craig); Arlene Gaskell (Douglas Jr.): David De Jager (Wendy); John De Jager (Charla); Carolyn De Jager and Virginia Fitzpatrick (Blaise). Gwyn was a dedicated Grandmother (Nana) to 21, Great Grandmother to 7, Sister, Daughter, Aunt and Friend.
The family will host Visiting hours on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lord Funeral Home, 23 Club Lane, Wolfeboro, NH.
A Celebration of Gwyn's life will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Ossipee, 50 NH-16B, Center Ossipee, NH.
Burial will take place on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:30pm at New Riverside Cemetery, Rt. 28, Alton NH.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gwyn's honor to either of the following:
~Cornerstone Christian Academy, 129 Rt. 28, Ossipee NH 03864. Cornerstone Christian Academy - Christian School in Ossipee NH https://cornerstoneabc.org/
~First Congregational Church of Ossipee, 50 NH-16B, Center Ossipee, NH 03814
Please designate gift to "Children's Ministry" https://www.firstossipee.org/
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