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Robert Hakala Obituary
His wife of 53 years, Florence D. (Drawbridge) Hakala died in October of 2003. He leaves his daughter, Diane L. Hakala of Arizona; two grandchildren, Jared Hakala and his wife Karla of Templeton and Erin Hakala of Phillipston; two great-grandchildren, Dylan and Jordyn Hakala; and a sister, Lillian Knipe and her husband George of Paxton. He was predeceased by a daughter, Nancy Hakala and a son, John R. Hakala.
Bob graduated from Shrewsbury High School and proudly served his country during World War II with the U.S. Army Air Corps. He worked 35 years at Bay State Abrasives in Westborough retiring in 1990. He was a member of the Guiding Lights Lodge of Masons in Auburn and the Chaffins Men's Club. He coached little league in Holden and enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing.
Relatives and friends are welcome to visit with Bob's family from 11 to 12 Noon followed by a funeral service honoring his life at 12 Noon on Saturday, July 2nd, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. Burial will be in Grove Cemetery, Holden. Flowers may be sent or donations made to the Jimmy Fund, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place-West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445. To share a memory or leave an on-line condolence visit:
www.milesfuneralhome.com
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Dianna Marshall
July 3, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Hakala family. Mr Hakala spoke highly of you and it was evident what a special family you are and how much he loved you .
I have always known that the best part of my job is having the opportunity to meet and spend time with special people. I am now finding The hardest part of my job is saying goodbye.
I am going to miss taking care of Mr Hakala and Tucker but they have touched my heart and will forever be there.
My Thoughts are with you.
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