G. Ellen (Moore) Graichen

G. Ellen Graichen, 84, of Colchester, widow of the late Clifton A. Graichen, passed away peacefully Sunday (Nov. 19, 2017) at the Wm. W. Backus Hospital in Norwich.  Born May 21, 1933 in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lillian (Vandeusen) Moore.  Ellen was a 1951 graduate of Bacon Academy in Colchester.  She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved the simple things in life, especially working in the garden and cooking and baking for her family.  She leaves three children, Clifton “Al” Graichen of Uncasville, Kathleen Graichen of Wisconsin and Daniel Graichen (and his wife, Gloria) of Clinton; four grandchildren; and numerous extended family.  Care of private arrangements has been entrusted to the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home of Colchester.