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Ellen Joyce Connet
Ellen Joyce Connet
Littleton, CO
Ellen Joyce Connet, 85, of Littleton, Colorado, passed Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at home with family by her side. Survivors include children, Marye McLaud, Jodi (Tim) James, Jeffrey (Deanna) McLaud, Dawn (Greg) Nichols Connet, Michael (Toby) Connet; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister Marylin Fabor, many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Ellen Joyce (Worcester, McLaud) Connet was born August 22, 1940, to Nathaniel and Marye (Andersen) Worcester in Cedar Rapids. She attended McKinley High School; Ellen and husband Robert Connet owned and operated several successful businesses in Iowa and Florida before retiring to Littleton, Colorado.
She was preceded in death by husband Robert (R.C. (Bob)) Connet and brother Robert Worcester.
Ellen had a passion for life and a deep love for her entire extended family. She was loved and respected by all her family and friends and everyone that knew her. Celebration of life and service will be held at a later date. Special thanks to Stevey who always went above and beyond and kept her fire burning bright during her final years.
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