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Robert F. Tibbetts Veteran
December 30, 2017

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Gilmanton Iron Works----Robert F. Tibbetts 93, went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2017 at Lakes Region General Hospital with his loving wife by his side.

Robert “Bob” was born February 12, 1924 in Gilmanton Iron Works, N.H. He was the son of the late Henry Albert and Doris Mary (Rollins) Tibbetts. He attended the Gilmanton Iron Works Grammar Schools and graduated from Alton High School. Bob served in the United States Army during WWII from 1944-1946 and was a Spec 5 technician. He served in Germany, France, England and later in the Philippines. He was the tax collector for the town of Gilmanton for 20 years. Bob and Olive also owned and operated the Country Grainery for 20 years. He worked for Nelson's Garage for 25 years as a school bus driver and mechanic.

Bob collected license plates, stamps and enjoyed scrap booking. He was often found stacking wood behind his house. Above all he enjoyed spending time with his loving family. February 23, 2018 would have been his 71st wedding anniversary.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Olive (Partridge) Tibbetts of Gilmanton Iron Works; a son Robert "Bob" Tibbetts and his wife, Judi of Alton; a daughter, Melody A. Tibbetts and partner Scott Roy of Moriah, NY; three grandchildren, Tracey Tibbetts, Heidi Beaudoin and her husband James, and Sarah Smith; five great-grandchildren, BJ, Isaac, Gavin, Jacob, Jackson; and special Family members Debbie Coleman, Wendell Beck, Bert Morse, Stanley Moulton and the Thompson Girls.

Funeral and committal services with military honors will be held in the spring.

For those who wish, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, P.O. Box 572 Laconia, NH 03247 or to a charity of one’s choice.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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