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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Caitlin Cassidy

Pilot, cafe owner, photographer: family remembers ‘incredible’ great-grandfather who died from Covid

Jack and Doreen Moulos. Jack is wearing his second world war medals
‘His face would light up when the great-grandchildren and their cousins visited’: Jack Moulos, pictured with his wife Doreen in 2016, died from Covid-19 at 97 years of age. Photograph: Timbauerphoto

The last video call Michelle and Carolyn had with their dad was on Christmas Day. “Two of my daughters made bids for his attention by singing bright songs, accompanying them with actions. I joined in,” Carolyn says. “It was so much fun … he roused from his drowsiness and smiled and clapped.”

Three weeks later, Apostolos Ioannis “Jack” Moulos died in aged care from Covid-19. Like so many others, his family were unable to say goodbye.

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