Ona Baceviciene
- Full name: Ona Baceviciene [Lithuanian:Ona Bacevičienė]
- Lifespan: 10.01.1904 – 27.08.2014
- Age: 110 years, 229 days
- Birthplace: the Vilkaviškis district in the Russian Empire (present-day Lithuania)
- Last residence: Vilnius County, Lithuania
- Application date: 10.01.2014
- Validation date: 09.04.2023
- Validation source: Wacław Jan Kroczek/Anson Davis
Biography
Ona Baceviciene was born in the Vilkaviškis district in the Russian Empire (present-day Lithuania), on 10 January 1904. As a young child, she lived with her parents in Kaunas. During World War I she suffered from hunger and was constantly afraid of loud explosive bombs, one of which destroyed her parents’ house. The house in which she lived was built in 1932.
Baceviciene had two sons: Antanas, and Jonas. At the time of her 110th birthday on 10 January 2014, Antanas was still alive aged 68. She also had six grandchildren and 10 grandchildren. On her birthday party, she was visited by Kaunas Mayor Andrius Kupčinskas, Kaunas Ona Club President Businesswoman Ona Balžekienė, Aleksotas elder Liukrecija Navickienė.
When asked about the secret of her longevity, Baceviciene mentioned the need to work hard, laugh and constantly ask God for health. No advice was given by a woman on diets or other healthy lifestyle hints. Reportedly, she was still interested in everything that was happening in Lithuania and the world. She could not read because of impaired vision, so she constantly listened to the radio.
Baceviciene died in Vilnius County, Lithuania on 27 August 2014 at the age of 110 years, 229 days. Her recipe for longevity was “work, smile and prayer”.
Longevity Recognition
Doyenne of Lithuania (14.03.2014-27.08.2014)
Validation
Ona Baceviciene age was verified by Wacław Jan Kroczek together with Anson Davis and validated by the GRG on April 09th, 2023.
