John W. Carey Fund

John’s sister, Janet Robichaud, established this fund in order to commemorate her brother’s life. John Carey was one of six children of William and Mary Carey. John was a lifelong resident of Wakefield. He attended the “Little Red School House” as well as several other Wakefield schools, graduating from Wakefield High School in 1984. He had a great love of music and was an accomplished drummer. He played music regularly with his brother Brian and several friends until his untimely death from Melanoma (skin cancer) in November of 1993 at the age of 27. John was a graduate of Suffolk University and worked for Baker Shoes in the Purchasing and Sales Department. This fund has a preference for students who will study music.

Scholarship Recipients

2026

  • Declan Blair — University of Massachusetts, Amherst
  • Samuel Carpenter — Northwestern University
  • Naya Chankhour — Berklee College of Music
  • Lucy Spry — Tulane University

2025

  • Lazar Kaminsky — New England Conservatory of Music
  • Christopher Lock Zanzotto — University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • Thomas Mulcahy — Berklee College of Music
  • Amber Smith — Merrimack College

2024

  • Alexander Driscoll — University of Massachusetts - Lowell
  • Shannon Driscoll — Norwich University
  • Gavin Frey — University of Massachusetts - Amherst
  • Madalyn LoCoco — Boston College

2023

  • Olga Kaminsky — New England Conservatory of Music
  • Thomas Mulcahy — Berklee College of Music
  • Timothy Sampson — Berklee College of Music

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...