Stacy Wakefield, Wife of Former Red Sox Pitcher Tim Wakefield, Passes Away from Pancreatic Cancer
ICARO Media Group
The wife of former Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, Stacy Wakefield, has tragically passed away from pancreatic cancer. The Red Sox confirmed her passing, sharing that Stacy died at her home in Massachusetts, surrounded by family, friends, caretakers, and nurses. This devastating loss comes just under five months after Tim's passing on October 1st due to brain cancer. Tim Wakefield, who played 19 seasons in MLB, including 17 with Boston from 1995 to 2011, was a key player in the Red Sox winning two World Series titles.
Stacy and Tim were married in 2002 and leave behind their children, Trevor and Brianna. The family described Stacy as a strong, loving, thoughtful, and kind person, highlighting her down-to-earth nature. They expressed gratitude to Stacy's doctors, nurses, and caretakers for their unwavering care and support throughout her diagnosis and treatment. The family also thanked well-wishers for their kindness over the past several months.
The Wakefield family is grieving the loss of both Tim and Stacy, but finds comfort in the belief that they are now reunited. The community mourns the passing of Stacy Wakefield and honors her memory as a beloved mother, daughter, sister, niece, and aunt.