Carol Jean (Sangeleer) Hakkila was born on Christmas Eve 1939 in Waltham, Massachusetts. She died surrounded by family on November 27, 2023.

Carol was the oldest of four and last surviving child of Eleanor Josephine (Kelley) and Leo Sangeleer.

She met her future husband, Edward Hakkila, while roller skating when she was 16. A 1957 graduate of Weymouth High School, she attended Northeastern University for a year while working full time to support her family financially.

Carol and Edward renewed dating in 1960 shortly after he was discharged from the US Navy and eloped in June of the same year. They were married for 63 years and absolutely devoted to each other. She adored her family and created many special memories especially with their grandchildren.

While raising their three children, Carol renewed her college education and graduated with honors from Cape Cod Community College in 1974 with an AA in Nursing. She worked at Mayflower House Nursing Home in Plymouth until moving to Florida in 1980.

After earning her Bachelor's degree from Barry University in 1987, she completed an MBA in Aviation from Embry-Riddle University in 1990. She spent the most of her career as a nurse manager for Holmes Regional Medical Center until retiring in 1994.

Carol loved reading and was a self taught pianist. They enjoyed extensive traveling and cruising as retirees especially to Europe, across the US, and were avid ballroom dancers. She was very spiritual and they regularly attended Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Edward Hakkila, sister-in-law, Beverly Sangeleer; three children, Jeanne Hakkila-Wills (Bruce), William  E. Hakkila, Beth Hambrick (Jeff); nine grandchildren, Jessica Wilson, Alex Wills (Jenner Tiscareno), Marcus Wilson (Katie), Zachery Hambrick, William M. Hakkila, Aana Hakkila, Bruce Hakkila, Mackenzie Wills, and John Wills; ten great grandchildren, Damon, Marshal, Caroline, and William Habermehl; Charlotte Wilson; Persephone and Maddox Drumm; Wyatt Wills; Niko and Koda Hakkila as well as special cousins, nieces and nephews.