At Palmerston Ave. looking east	At Markham St. looking west

With her husband, they personally preserved one of the few remaining two story lane structures that may have been a stable and wagon house behind their property at 784 Markham Street. Eleanor used the structure as an art studio for many years. Eleanor worked for the City of Toronto as a public health nurse, an Equal Opportunity Division consultant, and a trainer. Through the efforts of the Equal Opportunity Committee, Public Health nurses received equitable pay in comparison with Health Inspectors (All Male at the time). She was best known for managing the highly successful "Bridges" program, which encouraged and assisted women to work in non-traditional trades. She worked closely with the Toronto Board of Education to establish ESL classes in workplaces across Toronto. She was also a founding member of a women's group which continues to this day, which addresses issues important to women. In the early days it was responsible for ensuring porn magazines were out of sight for young eyes. After retiring from the City of Toronto, Eleanor established Eleanor Ross Consulting.

"As a former resident of 792 Markham Street, I would strongly suggest that the north-south laneway running just west of Markham Street be named in honour of Eleanor Ross, a much-loved and active member of the Seaton Village community who recently passed away after a brief but gallant battle with cancer. Eleanor lived at 784 Markham Street, and her property backed onto this laneway. (Update: This lane has been named Karma Lane) Eleanor was everyone's favourite neighbour. She was endlessly and genuinely interested in people, loved to travel, and opened her home to guests from around the world. She was a tireless supporter of local artists in Seaton Village and the wider city, and hosted legendary potluck dinners with her neighbours each February. Her sudden illness this winter came as a shock to many, and led to an enormous outpouring of love and support from her friends far and wide. It would give great pleasure, and satisfaction to many in our community to see Eleanor's memory honoured in this way."

Elizabeth Forster, June 2011.