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Meriden: Ellen M. Papciak, 57, of Meriden, passed away peacefully after a long illness, Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Her passion for the arts and activism has touched so many parts of the world and her energy will be deeply missed.

Ellen was born in Meriden on November 21, 1966, a daughter of Paul Papciak and the late Sheila (Blower) Papciak. She graduated from Maloney High School. Afterwards, she studied theater at Wagner College, fine/studio arts …

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What a shock to find that Ellen has moved on to a higher place, her effervescent personality and passion for many thing…
What a shock to find that Ellen has moved on to a higher place, her effervescent personality and pa…
What a shock to find that Ellen has moved on to a higher place, …
Ms Ellen Papciak-Rose was my Art Teacher at Seepapitso Senior Secondary School in Botswana around 1990. She game me my …
Ms Ellen Papciak-Rose was my Art Teacher at Seepapitso Senior Secondary School in Botswana around 1…
Ms Ellen Papciak-Rose was my Art Teacher at Seepapitso Senior Se…
Ellen was such a force, huge condolences to Maya and her family. When I think of Ellen I think of Reese's (thanks for s…
Ellen was such a force, huge condolences to Maya and her family. When I think of Ellen I think of R…
Ellen was such a force, huge condolences to Maya and her family.…

Dear Maya, We are so saddened that you - and the world - have lost Ellen. Your mother was one of a kind in the best way…

Dear Maya, We are so saddened that you - and the world - have lost Ellen. Your mother was one of a …

Dear Maya, We are so saddened that you - and the world - have lo…

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November 21st, 1966
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December 27th, 2023
Meriden, CT

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