FredieBlom remembered as community hero after passing
Blom, affectionately known as Oupa, passed away on Saturday at the age of 116.
Blom survived the 1918 Spanish flu, which much like the coronavirus pandemic, left a trail of destruction across the globe. He also lived through two world wars. Family friend Andre Naidoo said Blom is survived by his wife, who is now 86 years old. “He married a young woman. I think he was about 70 years old when he found Ouma Blom. They’ve been together for over 50 years.”
The Delft Senior Forum's Gadija Francis said Blom was still strong when he celebrated his birthday during lockdown in May.Download the EWN app to your iOS or Android device.
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