Danute Balta-Janson

Danute (Lingvis) Balta-Janson, 97, of Hyannis, MA passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2019. Danute was born in Kedainiai, Lithuania, the daughter of the late Leonas and Irena (Kognovickaite) Lingvis. She came to the U.S. in 1948 and settled in South Boston, MA. She lived most of her life in Milton, MA and later in Hyannis, MA Cape Cod. She lived with her daughter and son-in-law for 10 years in Raleigh, NC.

Before her retirement, Danute was a Nurse’s Aide; she worked in the Cardiac and Intensive Care Units at Milton Hospital. Danute’s accomplishments went well beyond raising family and career. While living in Lithuania, she was a Champion Ice Skater. She was also a gifted artist, who attended art school in Boston; was a member of the Milton Art Association and was featured in many exhibits. Cooking and gardening were but a few of her leisure pursuits. Her most cherished time was spent surrounded by family and friends. She will truly be missed by all those who knew her.

Danute is predeceased by her beloved first husband Kazys Balta (1975). She later married Vladas Janson with whom she shared several years of happiness. Vladas predeceased Danute (1998). Danute is survived by her three loving children Raymond (his wife Janice) Balta and Kristina (her husband Algis) Adomonis, both of Florida, and Andrew (his wife Vida) Balta of MA; her adored grandchildren Deborah, Lisa, Andrius and Lina; her cherished great-grandchildren Samantha, Zakary and Lauren; her sister Aurelija (her husband Algis) Putna and brother Juozas (his wife Egle) Lingvevicius. She is predeceased by her younger sister Irena Urbonavicius and Irena's husband Stasys.

A Funeral Mass will take place 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2019 at Our Lady of Victory Church, 230 S. Main St., Centerville, MA. Burial will be private.

Memorial contributions in Danute’s memory may be made to: Lithuanian Foundation, 14911 127th Street Lemont, IL 60439.

For online condolences please visit www.doanebealameshyannis.com