Connie Joy (Alexander) Ellis

May 14, 1952 to December 21, 2024

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Connie Ellis (Alexander) beloved wife of 50 years to Harry Ellis, loving mom to Stacey (Craig) Lane, Kari (Steve Haggarty), Amy (Jamie) Bell, and the late Mark Ellis; and treasured Grandma to Grady (Hallie Scott) and Holly Lane, Quincy and Paisley Haggarty, and Spencer, Corbin, and Reegan Bell.  She is also survived by her siblings Debbie Hunter, Greg (Lynne) Alexander, Melanie Alexander (Torrie Carter), Linda Alexander and Lori Alexander, brother-in-law Loren (Cynthia) Ellis and sister-in-law Heather McKinnon, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. She was also fortunate to have many good friends and neighbors who have been wonderful supports to both her and Dad over the years. Mom had a battle with Alzheimer’s and passed away after having a stroke at Elkwood Manor, where she had resided since March of 2024.

She was predeceased by her son Mark in 2020, her mom Doreen in 2019, her dad Jim in 2001, her brother-in-law Barrie McKinnon in 2010, mother in-law Frances Ellis in 2008, and father in-law Jim Ellis in 2011.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 11:00am at Breadalbane Cemetery, Hwy 259, Lenore, MB. Please bring a lawn chair if you wish. Lunch to follow at the Kenton Memorial Hall, Kenton, MB.

Thank you to all the staff at Elkwood Manor for your outstanding care of mom (and us), Marilyn Martinook who enabled mom to stay at home as long as possible as well as Betty Houston and Pat Greenaway who also helped.

Donations to Kenton Community Enterprises may be made in mom’s memory.

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