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Aldona M. (Gudaityte) Drukteinis

By 12 Condolences

In Memorial

1922-2013

South Pasadena, FL – Aldona M. (Gudaityte) Drukteinis, 90, died peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2013, in St. Petersburg, FL after a sudden illness.

She was born on Aug. 10, 1922, in Klaipeda, Lithuania; the daughter of Mykolas Gudaitis, a prominent newspaper editor, and Maria Gudaitis who lived under the loving care of Aldona all of her life.  Aldona was predeceased by her younger brother Algirdas who was her only sibling.

Aldona’s early schooling was in Klaipeda and then Kaunas, Lithuania where she finished AusraHigh School.  She went on to study dentistry in Kaunas but completed those studies at ErlangenUniversity in Germany, where she and other family members fled during WWII. Years later, after coming to the United States, she earned a bachelors degree and teaching certificate from the University of Dayton, and taught German and Russian language studies at Centerville High School.

Aldona was married 53 years to Dr. Edmund Drukteinis, who predeceased her in 1997.  Dr. Edmund practiced internal and family medicine in DaytonOhio for 35 years.  They were communicants at Holy Cross Lithuanian-American Catholic Church.  Aldona and her husband moved to Palm Harbor, FL after their retirement, and spent their last years in South Pasadena, FL.  Aldona was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother; who was active in her Lithuanian community, religious, and an avid reader of literature.

Family members who will miss her include a son Edmund Drukteinis and his wife Olga, and their extended family; a son Dr. Albert Drukteinis and his wife Jura; grandchildren Drs. Dainius and Jennifer Drukteinis, and Drs. Saulius and Lesbia Drukteinis; and great grandchildren Lily, Daniela, Gavin, Annika, and Mila.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Aldona’s family from 10:00 am to 11:30 am on Thursday, May 9, 2013 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 pm in St. Mary Church of the Visitation in Putnam, CT.  Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Putnam, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Immaculate Conception Convent, 600 Liberty Highway, Putnam, CT 06260.  For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.

Condolence Messages

  1. Mrs Drukteinis was a great teacher. She was an inspiration to her students while teaching at Centerville High and a joy to her friends in Dayton.
    My sincere sympathy to her family
    Lydia Guiao

  2. My deepest sympathy to your family. Your mother Aldona and my Mom ( Alice Petkus) had kept in touch with each other since your parents moved to Florida. We also belong to Holy Cross. My Mom passed away recently, also, on January 25, 2013 at the age of 93. Your Mom was a very special and caring person. So was your Dad-when he retired, it was very difficult to find a doctor that was as competent and caring as he was. May they rest in peace.

  3. I was saddened to open the paper today and see Frau Drukteinis’ name as passing away. She was indeed an inspiration to her students, I being one. I always remember her as firm, but kind. My thoughts are with your family.

  4. Although I do not remember Aldona Drukteinis personally, my father spoke highly of her back in in mid to late 50’s.
    We immigrated from the Nederlands in 1957 and Dr. E Drukteinis was our doctor from the beginning. Since Aldona Drukteinis worked in the office on Salem Avenue, my father (Antonious A VanDerSluijs) was reminiscing about their ‘visits’ whenever we had to go the the doctor. Apparently she often pulled them aside and lamented that he (the doctor) just ‘didn’t get it’ when it came to the basics of life. She did some simple mentoring on life in the USA to both my parents when they had questions about living in this new/strange land.
    Our condolences from the entire VanDerSluijs family in Dayton OH.

  5. I met Mrs. Drukteinis in December 2004, and since our meeting not a single day has passed without a cherished thought of her.
    I shall continue to admire her for all her virtues.

  6. Dr. Drukteinis was my doctor the first 14 years of my likfe. He delivered me and was my inspiration to become a physician. I connected a few years ago with Albert when a story about my inspiration was on the internet. I was sparked to fond memories of my visits to the doctor with the wonderful Dr Drukteinis and Mrs Drukteinis in the office. Albert told me Mrs. Drukteinis remembered us. My parents were so very fond of both of them and were sad when they left. I, too, am mourning–both for your family and myself as my mother died on May 3. My sincerest condolences to your family. What wonderful memories Mrs. Drukteinis gave me!

    Sincerely, Maria Maxwell M.D. (Sammarco)

  7. Our condolences to the Drukteinis family for the loss of their beloved Mother. We offer you our prayers of comfort knowing that she is rejoicing in heaven with her husband. Love, The Victor Duran Family, Richmond, Texas

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