NORTHBOROUGH

With heavy hearts, the family of Donald Conrad Tibbetts mourn the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Donald left this world peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, September 29, 2025.

Donald was predeceased by his loving wife Lorraine of 70 years, his daughter Joan Tibbetts Sullivan and his sons in law Robert Cunningham and John Sullivan.

He is survived by his loving daughters, Susan Tibbetts Rogers and her husband Albert Rogers II and Sally Tibbetts Cunningham. Four grandchildren, Sean Sullivan and husband Mark Hamilton, Sara Biadasz and husband Sean, Laura Erb and husband RJ, and Albert Rogers III and wife Wendy. He also leaves four great-grandchildren Max Biadasz, Aria Erb, Miles Biadasz, and Lucas Erb.

After attending two years at UNH in Durham, NH, Donald left to enlist in the Army Air Corps in 1944 where he was the lead pilot of the 467th Bombardment Group, flying 31 missions over Germany. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, The Certificate of Valor, and rank of Captain. He was very proud of his WWII record.

After the war Donald returned to UNH to finish his business degree and married the love of his life, Lorraine Corson. He spent 40 years working at the PAUL REVERE INSURANCE Co, now UNUM Provident in Worcester.

Donald and Lorraine spent many happy summers at their cottage on Lake Monomonac with their children and grandchildren with many fond memories of lake adventures and climbing Mount Monadnock. They spent winters in Vero Beach, FL full time when Donald retired. Donald was an avid Red Sox fan. In 1955, Donald joined the Siloam Masonic Lodge AF & AM in Westborough.

Following a private funeral service with military honors, Donald was laid to rest beside Lorraine in Howard Street Cemetery, Northborough. A memorial service and celebration of Donald's remarkable life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.HaysFuneralHome.com.