Babb Family Scholarship Established

(Wakefield, MA) – 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.

A native of Wakefield, Judy Babb dedicated more than 35 years to education, including over three decades teaching in Wakefield. She graduated from Wakefield High and earned a law degree from Suffolk Law School and practiced locally. Her commitment to public service included serving on the Planning Board and Board of Selectmen, where she was chair in 1991. Judy was also deeply involved in the Wakefield Teachers Association, the Massachusetts Teachers Association, and the National Education Association, serving in numerous leadership roles.

For her many contributions to the community, Judy was honored as Woman of the Year by the Wakefield Business and Professional Women’s Organization in 1989. She was named Citizen of the Year in 1996 by the West Side Social Club.

Roy Babb was also actively involved in the community, coaching youth sports and playing in the local men’s softball league. He worked for 25 years as a diesel mechanic and later spent 20 years as a school bus driver, transporting students in Winchester, Malden, and Wakefield. He especially enjoyed driving for sports events and school trips. Both Roy and Judy served on the Doyle PTO for several years.

Their children, Jan and Troy, both attended Doyle Elementary School and Atwell Junior High. Jan graduated from Wakefield High School, and Troy graduated from Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School.

The Babb family’s long history of community involvement includes a deep commitment to the Wakefield Independence Day Committee, where Roy, Judy, Troy, and his wife Patrice served more than 22 years as members. Roy, Judy and Troy are also longtime members of the West Side Social Club (WSSC), where Judy served on the Building Committee. Judy’s parents also have strong ties to the club, her dad Jim Smith served as WSSC Chaplain and her mother Dot Smith was named an WSSC Honorary Member.

Education has always been a priority for the Babbs and the family has long supported the TSF. The Babbs are proud to give back and support future generations through this fund.

The Babb Family Scholarship will become a permanent fund once it reaches a minimum balance of $10,000. Upon permanency, beginning the following June, an annual scholarship will be awarded to a Wakefield student.

Contributions to the Babb Family Scholarship are encouraged to help the fund grow to a permanent level. Donations can be made to TSF of Wakefield, P.O. Box 321, Wakefield, MA 01880. Online donations can be made by visiting www.TSFofWakefield.org/donate. Venmo payments can be made by searching for the charity @TSFofWakefieldMA.

Please include the name of the fund with your donation, either on the check memo line or by adding a message/fund name with your online or Venmo donation.

Founded in 1960, The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield is dedicated to providing financial assistance to Wakefield residents pursuing full-time higher education. In addition to supporting students, TSF administers over 635 scholarship funds established by community members to honor individuals, families, businesses, and organizations. For more information, including a complete list of funds, visit TSFofWakefield.org or call 781-245-4890.