Australia's oldest man dies from COVID aged 110 – here’s how he lived his life to the fullest!
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There's so much in life that is worth living, and most of us strive to live to a hundred years. After all, who wouldn't want to experience as much of life as possible? Sadly, though, we won’t receive a letter from the Queen anymore.
For those who are fortunate enough to reach their 100th birthday, it is a true accomplishment.
Australia's oldest man, Frank Mawer, has peacefully passed away in his sleep on Saturday after a battle with COVID-19.
It was reported that he spent his final moments at the house of his 73-year-old son Philip in Central Tilba on the NSW South Coast.
Mr Mawer, who turned 110 last month, took the title of the oldest person in the nation after Dexter Kruger passed away in July 2021 at the age of 111.
The supercentennial, who was born in 1912, was married to his sweetheart, Elizabeth in 1939.
A photo of Frank Mawer celebrating his 109th birthday last year. Credit: PR Image.
The couple raised six kids together and were happily married until Elizabeth died of breast cancer in 2011 at the age of 92.
'It was a long marriage to a lovely girl,' Mr Mawer said during an interview earlier this year.
Mr Mawer resided in his own apartment in Gymea, a suburb of Sydney, where he was assisted by employees from HammondCare At Home until he had a serious fall in November.
His other son Barry stated to The Canberra Times that his father's sudden deterioration was caused by contracting COVID-19 mere weeks before his passing.
Barry shared: 'He lived life to the full even in recent months. He insisted on sitting up for meals, he did his exercises every day, and had plenty of visitors.'
'He went to have his afternoon nap on Saturday afternoon and never woke up.'
Mr Mawer said that one of his secrets to a long life was being married to a ‘lovely girl’. Credit: The Canberra Times.
The supercentennial was also known to have grown close with his community. In fact, Blue Lagoon Beach Resort in Bateau Bay on the NSW Central Coast, where he spent most of his holidays with his extended family for more than sixty years, has named a street in their honour.
While it is unfortunate that the pandemic has taken away another precious soul, Mr Mawer has created a name for himself and his community.
He had also previously shared how he managed to live a long life and the good news is that it only included three things: no smoking, no drinking, and no gambling.
A special memorial service will be held for Mr Mawer at the Horizon Church in Sutherland, a suburb of southern Sydney, where his life will be celebrated as a devoted attendee and beloved member of the community.
What a life Mr Mawer must have led! To have lived so fully and to have made such a lasting impact on his community that they continue to celebrate him even after his death – he is truly an inspiration.
It is a reminder to us all that life is short (albeit, living for over a hundred years isn’t short) and we should make the most of it. We should aim to create lasting positive impacts in the world around us, whether that be through our work, our relationships or simply our everyday actions!
For those who are fortunate enough to reach their 100th birthday, it is a true accomplishment.
Australia's oldest man, Frank Mawer, has peacefully passed away in his sleep on Saturday after a battle with COVID-19.
It was reported that he spent his final moments at the house of his 73-year-old son Philip in Central Tilba on the NSW South Coast.
Mr Mawer, who turned 110 last month, took the title of the oldest person in the nation after Dexter Kruger passed away in July 2021 at the age of 111.
The supercentennial, who was born in 1912, was married to his sweetheart, Elizabeth in 1939.
A photo of Frank Mawer celebrating his 109th birthday last year. Credit: PR Image.
The couple raised six kids together and were happily married until Elizabeth died of breast cancer in 2011 at the age of 92.
'It was a long marriage to a lovely girl,' Mr Mawer said during an interview earlier this year.
Mr Mawer resided in his own apartment in Gymea, a suburb of Sydney, where he was assisted by employees from HammondCare At Home until he had a serious fall in November.
His other son Barry stated to The Canberra Times that his father's sudden deterioration was caused by contracting COVID-19 mere weeks before his passing.
Barry shared: 'He lived life to the full even in recent months. He insisted on sitting up for meals, he did his exercises every day, and had plenty of visitors.'
'He went to have his afternoon nap on Saturday afternoon and never woke up.'
Mr Mawer said that one of his secrets to a long life was being married to a ‘lovely girl’. Credit: The Canberra Times.
The supercentennial was also known to have grown close with his community. In fact, Blue Lagoon Beach Resort in Bateau Bay on the NSW Central Coast, where he spent most of his holidays with his extended family for more than sixty years, has named a street in their honour.
While it is unfortunate that the pandemic has taken away another precious soul, Mr Mawer has created a name for himself and his community.
He had also previously shared how he managed to live a long life and the good news is that it only included three things: no smoking, no drinking, and no gambling.
A special memorial service will be held for Mr Mawer at the Horizon Church in Sutherland, a suburb of southern Sydney, where his life will be celebrated as a devoted attendee and beloved member of the community.
What a life Mr Mawer must have led! To have lived so fully and to have made such a lasting impact on his community that they continue to celebrate him even after his death – he is truly an inspiration.
It is a reminder to us all that life is short (albeit, living for over a hundred years isn’t short) and we should make the most of it. We should aim to create lasting positive impacts in the world around us, whether that be through our work, our relationships or simply our everyday actions!
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