Kirmes Family Fund Established at The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield

(Wakefield, MA) – The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, Inc. (TSF) is honored to announce the recent establishment of the Kirmes Family Fund. Beginning in June 2026, a scholarship will be awarded from this fund to a local student pursuing education beyond high school.

The Kirmes family has long been a part of the Wakefield community, with deep and enduring ties to the town. Parents Victor Kirmes (1914–2003) and Madeline (LoFaro) Kirmes (1920–2011) raised their family in Wakefield, where all five of their children graduated from Wakefield Memorial High School: Carolyn (Kirmes) Taylor, Class of 1965; Dr. William Kirmes, Class of 1967; Victor Kirmes, Jr., Class of 1969; Julie (Kirmes) Laverty, Class of 1974; and Joseph Kirmes, Class of 1978. The Kirmes children treasure fond memories of growing up in Wakefield.

Donations are encouraged to help the fund grow and expand the number of scholarships awarded. Contributions may be made by check payable to The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield and mailed to P.O. Box 321, Wakefield, MA 01880. Online donations may be made online at: www.TSFofWakefield.org/donate, and by Venmo at: @TSFofWakefieldMA. Please include the fund name with all donations.

TSF’s motto is ‘Investing in Students, Honoring Legacies.’ Since 1960, The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield has invested in students by providing financial need assistance to Wakefield residents in their full-time pursuit of higher education. Beyond this commitment to students, TSF proudly honors the legacies of individuals and groups through the administration of over 620 scholarship funds. More information about The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield is available at TSFofWakefield.org.