Eleanor "Ellie" Picard

Eleanor ‘Ellie” Picard passed away Oct. 27, 2019.  She was born August 9, 1934. She and her deceased husband Arthur were longtime residents of Plantation, and founding members of St. Gregory the Great Life after 50 Group.  She established lifetime friendships and was formerly active with the Beta Sigma Thi sorority.  She loved traveling with her husband and spending time with her family.  She was the loving mother to Suzanne (John), Kathy (Ossie) and David (Jayson), Grandmother to Shannon, Kelly and Christina, and proud Great Granny to Ava, Juliana, Joseph, Aiden and Avery.  She was anticipating the birth of her granddaughter Christina’s baby in 2020.   In order to help others Eleanor, like her husband has chosen to donate her remains to the University of Miami School of Medicine.  The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Caring Hands, ALF, Vitas Hospice and all the wonderful people who helped care for Ellie. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00-7:00PM at the T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home.  St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church will lead a time of prayer and remembrance at 5:30 PM, followed by the family sharing memories.  Arrangements by T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home