Donald Webster Jr. of Whiting, New Jersey, devoted more than three decades to public service and more than two decades to supporting public education.

Born on May 12, 1954, Donald grew up in Yardville, NJ and graduated from Hamilton High School East in 1972. He earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from James Madison University and an MBA in Financial Management from Rutgers School of Business.

Donald worked for the State of New Jersey for more than 30 years before retiring in 2009 as Assistant Director of the Office of Budget Planning and Fiscal Monitoring at the New Jersey Department of Human Services.

Passionate about education, Donald served on the Manchester Township School Board for 22 years. He also served on the executive committee of the New Jersey School Boards Association, holding positions of Vice President of Finance and President. His advocacy for public education extended to Congress, where he championed school safety, sustainability, and federal funding.

Outside of his professional and community commitments, Donald enjoyed playing golf, attending Rutgers football games, and taking cruises with his wife, Carol.

Donald was predeceased by his parents, Mary Webster and Donald Webster Sr. of Yardville, NJ.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Webster, of Whiting, NJ; his children, Dawn Webster of Philadelphia, PA, Patricia Webster (Danny) of Dover, NJ, and David Webster (Sarah) of Pueblo, CO; his granddaughter, Isabella; and his sister, Nancy Rosenthal (Lee), of Mansfield Township, NJ.

A viewing will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Manchester Memorial Funeral Home, located at 28 Schoolhouse Road in Whiting, NJ.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to:

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Educational Leadership Foundation of NJ www.elfnj.org