Community
Group celebrates Lunar New Year and more
leslie.castillo@waylandpost.org The 2020 federal census calculated Wayland’s Asian population to be 13%, and today that number is growing. With such a large concentration, the town boasts many resources and celebrations…
“Wayland-tines” — local Valentine’s Day delights
editor@waylandpost.org Valentine’s Day is in the air — or as we like to call it in our community, Waylantine. This year, the Wayland Post is celebrating with a warm and…
Wayland Museum and Rev250 celebrate love and history
The Wayland Museum & Historical Society will celebrate Valentine’s Day and love with their “Red, White & I Do” exhibit and all things bridal. The exhibit will feature notable Wayland…
Alice D. Salos, 100
Alice D. Salos, born on Dec. 10, 1925 in Framingham, passed away on Jan. 5 at the age of 100. Alice, who recently celebrated her centennial birthday surrounded by family…
Wilbur W. Larson, 79
Wilbur Wade Larson Jr., fondly known as Wade, passed away on Jan. 4, at the age of 79. Wade was born on Sept. 23, 1946, in Marshfield, Wisc. He built…
Richard P. “Dick” Hoyt, 98
Richard P. “Dick” Hoyt, 98, formerly of Wayland, passed away on Jan. 14, HOYT, Richard P. "Dick" Age 98, formerly of Wayland, passed, on January 14, 2026, at Mary Ann…
Nancy Emma Staples died on Jan. 14 at age 86.
Nancy Emma Staples, September 10,1939 – January 14, 2026Nancy was born in Braintree VT to Raymond Staples and Minnie Ballou. She was their third child. Her father died in 1940…
Graziella “Grace” (Riggio) Prestera, age 72
Graziella “Grace” (Riggio) Prestera passed away on Jan. 7, 2026 at age 72. The memory of Graziella Prestera of Wayland, Massachusetts, who passed away on January 7, 2026 at the…
John Blair, age 96
John Blair, Born in the year 1929, in Budapest, Hungary, died peacefully at home, in the smaller town of Wayland, Massachusetts, in this new January of 2026, at the age…
Jane Maletz Lane, age 81
Jane Maletz Lane passed away unexpectedly at 81 on December 22, 2025. Jane was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was born on December 13, 1944…
