Donald entered eternal rest, Monday evening, May 6, 2024 at the Salem Hospital, surrounded by the care and love of his family.  He was 95 years of age.  Born and raised in Chelsea, Donald was the son of the late Leon E. and Elsie May (Carter) Tibbetts.  He attended Chelsea Public Schools and graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1947.

Donald joined the U.S. Army National Guard in May of 1947 and he dedicated over 20 years of service before being Honorably Discharged in May of 1968.  He was a long-time member of the 182nd Infantry 26th Division.  Late member of the 182nd Infantry Association in Melrose.  Donald retired as a customer service representative for Boston Gas, which is now National Grid.  He dedicated 35 years with the company and Donald was a long time Chelsea resident before moving to Saugus with his wife.  He will be forever cherished by all who love him.

Donald is the beloved husband of Pearl (Tartis) Tibbetts of Saugus, with whom he shared 71 years of marriage.  Devoted father of Donald G. Tibbetts and his wife Debbie of Methuen, Paula L. Lentini of Saugus.  Brother of the late Edward Tibbetts, Bertha Jackson, Doris Ford and Frances Klare.  Cherished grandfather of Stephen P. Lentini of Lynn, Donald J. "DJ" Tibbetts" of Dracut.  Also lovingly survived by 3 great grandchildren, Mason D. Tibbetts, Myles R. Tibbetts, both of Dracut, Izabella M. Lentini of Lynn.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend an hour of visitation in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., CHELSEA on Friday, May 17, 2024, from 11:30 A.M. – 12:25 P.M.   Funeral services will follow the visitation in the Funeral Home at 12:30 P.M.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Donald's memory may be made by check to the Chelsea Jewish Charitable Foundation (Brudnick Center) Attn: Shayna Morris, 240 Lynnfield St., Peabody, MA 01960.

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