With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Constance Laurent-Roy, lovingly known as Connie, on December 7, 2023. Born on April 26, 1934, Connie's vivacious spirit touched many lives in her 89 years. Her family would like to extend an invitation for a memorial service to be held on April 6, 2024, at 1:30 PM at the Unitarian-Universalist Church in Reston to celebrate the life of their beloved Connie. Her laughter and kindness left indelible impressions on the hearts of all who knew her. She was a beacon of strength, resilience, and charisma that will forever be remembered. Connie leaves behind a devoted family who loved her deeply including her sons, Erik, Mark, and Steven Ello; her brother, Robert Roy; several nieces including Elizabeth Roy and Joanne Chamberlain; several nephews including Chris and Rick Roy; and her cherished grandchildren, Meghan, Kasey, Kiley, Matthew, and Samantha Ello. She also leaves several dear friends, including John Robinson and his family and Daniella and Richie Sitchars and their family. Before she moved to Florida in 2019, Connie was also a regular attendee of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Reston and found much peace and community within its walls. She will be missed immensely, but we take solace in knowing her rich legacy lives on in the memories of those she touched, throughout her family, her career as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and her philanthropy work. A proud alumna, Connie graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1977 and later earned her Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She used her education, skills, and experience to co-found the Helping Hungry Kids of Northern Virginia 501(c)3 charity with Sandy Amato and Kati Lakin. What started in a garage back in 2009, Connie grew to a multi-community non-profit organization that today provides more than 18,000 weekend food bags for children at seven local elementary schools in Fairfax County VA. Her kind spirit and caring nature will always be remembered by those she aided. The void left by Connie's demise is irreplaceable, yet her journey towards eternal peace brings us comfort. Rest in peace, Connie.