Gertrude G. (Johnson) Hakkila, 94, of Olean St. died Saturday, February 14, 2004, at home.
Her husband, Levi M. Hakkila, died in 1991. She leaves a son, John M. Hakkila of Worcester. A son David A. Hakkila died in 2002. Mrs. Hakkila was born in Finland, daughter of Victor and Anna (Holpainen) Johnson. She graduated from Gardner High School in 1923 and worked as a bookkeeper for Paul Revere Life Insurance and for The Main St. Market in Hubbardston.
Mrs. Hakkila was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Worcester. She was also a member of The Finnish Center at Saima Park in Fitchburg and The Finnish Heritage Society Sovittaja in Rutland.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, February 18th in the First Congregational Church, 1070 Pleasant St. Calling hours will be held from 4-6:30 Tuesday, February 17th in Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln St. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Congregational Church Memorial Fund, 1070 Pleasant St. Worcester, MA 01602.