Einar Hakansson, 83, of Framingham died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham. A lifelong resident of Framingham, he was the son of the late Oscar and Sigrid (Stenson) Hakansson. He leaves a sister, Marta Carlson of Ashland; one brother, Harold and his wife Judith of Framingham; and three sisters-in-law, Lucille Hakansson and Mary Booth of Ashland, and Rosalee Hakansson of Southborough. He was the brother of the late Sten, Eric, Kurt and his wife Joan, Fred, and Helen Hakansson. Funeral services will be private. There are no calling hours. Instead of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 9 Riverside Road, Weston, MA 02493. Arrangements are under the direction of the Matarese Funeral Home (www.mataresefuneral.com) in Ashland.