Donald R. Nealon Memorial Scholarship Fund

This fund was established in July 1996 upon the accidental death of Don Nealon who, along with his family, moved to Wakefield in 1993. Don died of injuries sustained in a boating accident at the Point of Pines Yacht Club in Revere. He was a member of the Malden Eagles and the Irish-American Club of Malden. The fund was established by Don’s friends and family to honor the memory of a man who loved all children and who, in turn, was loved by all children who knew him. Donald Nealon’s widow moved from Wakefield to Canton in 1999.

Scholarship Recipients

2026

  • Chava Shapiro — University of Connecticut

2025

  • Jolene Dhungana — University of Rhode Island

2024

  • Erin Crisley — Hofstra University

2023

  • Matthew Sellers — University of Massachusetts - Amherst

Recent News

Establishment of the Celeste Landers Wentworth Fund

Celeste Landers Wentworth was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, who passed away on June 12, 2026. Celeste was raised in Wakefield, Massachusetts, where she attended the public schools and graduated from Wakefield High School.  She continued her...

2026 Merit Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to the 2026 Merit Award Winners on their outstanding achievements! These exceptional students are recognized for their academic, extracurricular, and leadership accomplishments.Bill Spaulding Merit AwardThe Bill Spaulding Merit Award honors an esteemed...

Establishment of the Babb Family Scholarship

The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, Inc. (TSF) is honored to announce the establishment of the Babb Family Scholarship.  The Babb Family established this fund in honor of their deep roots and commitment to the community.   Pictured left to right are Babb Family...