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Constance "Connie" Joan Gillen

Highlands Ranch, CO

June 25, 1940 - January 14, 2026

Jun 25, 1940 - Jan 14, 2026

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Constance "Connie" Joan Gillen

Passed

January 14, 2026
Born

June 25, 1940
Resided

Highlands Ranch, CO

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Constance Joan Gillen (née Kachurak), known to friends and family as Connie, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026 in her home in Highlands Ranch, CO, surrounded by family and love.

Connie was born on June 25, 1940 to Mary (née Cuttic) and John Kachurak. She spent her childhood years in Elizabeth, NJ, where she met John Gillen, the love of her life and her husband of nearly 52 years, who had …

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We are saddened to share that our mom, Constance “Connie” Gillen, passed away on January 14, 2025. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. We appreciate everyone’s love and support and encourage everyone to share their favorite memories of Connie on this memorial webpage.

We are grateful for the friendship, kindness, or connection you shared with Connie. You may have met or known her through her many domestic and international travels, her years living in Warren and Westfield, NJ, or most recently in Highlands Ranch, CO (at the Vi). You may also have connected with her during her many spring visits to Bonita Springs, FL or her part-time residence in Dillon, CO.

Thank you for being part of her life. We love and miss her!

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The Gillen family is planning a private memorial service to be held at a later date. We appreciate everyone’s love and support and encourage everyone to share their favorite memories of Connie on this memorial webpage.

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My deepest sympathies to John and Allison. Your Mom was so devoted to the two of you and cared so much for your happine…

My deepest sympathies to John and Allison. Your Mom was so devoted to the two of you and cared so m…

My deepest sympathies to John and Allison. Your Mom was so devot…

John looks like his mother. I can’t feel your pain but I have felt mine.

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Feel good

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Feel good as yo…

John looks like his mother. I can’t feel your pain but I have felt mine.

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John looks like his mother. I can’t feel your pain but I have fe…

Family,

Thanks for your email. I am so sorry for your loss. Connie and I were good friends and I cherished that rel…

Family,

Thanks for your email. I am so sorry for your loss. Connie and I were good friends and I…

Family,

Thanks for your email. I am so sorry for your loss. Con…

As a friend of Connie’s at VI, my other friends Karin Risley, Nancy Bailey, and I would meet for dinner with Connie eve…

As a friend of Connie’s at VI, my other friends Karin Risley, Nancy Bailey, and I would meet for di…

As a friend of Connie’s at VI, my other friends Karin Risley, Na…

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What were Connie's favorite local spots?

Dillon, CO Bonita Springs, FL Warren, NJ Westfield, NJ

What were Connie's favorite vacation spots?

Connie spent many spring months in Bonita Springs, FL where she loved attending musi…

Connie spent many spring months in Bonita Springs, FL where she loved attending musical perfor…

Connie spent many spring months in Bonita Springs, FL where she loved attending musical performances, spending time in …

What were Connie's favorite ways to spend free time?

Spending time with family and friends; attending live musical concerts, including at…

Spending time with family and friends; attending live musical concerts, including at the Red R…

Spending time with family and friends; attending live musical concerts, including at the Red Rocks Amphitheater and Dil…

What were Connie's favorite foods?

Connie had a sweet tooth & loved cheesecake, cookies, gummy bears, & a variety of ot…

Connie had a sweet tooth & loved cheesecake, cookies, gummy bears, & a variety of other sweet …

Connie had a sweet tooth & loved cheesecake, cookies, gummy bears, & a variety of other sweet treats!

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Born

June 25th, 1940

Elizabeth, NJ

Graduated from high school

1958

Battin High School, Elizabeth, NJ

Got married

September 26th, 1959

Elizabeth, NJ

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Allison Gillen

Ann & Paul Cavalchire

Barbara Lang

Betsy and Lou Koehler

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Horan & McConaty Funeral Home

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Personal note from Connie's children: John Gillen II (Highlands Ranch, CO) & Allison Gillen (Jackson, WY)