Monroe Abbey
Appearance
Monroe Abbey | |
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Born | May 30, 1904 |
Died | November 28, 1993[2] | (aged 89)
Occupation | Lawyer |
Known for | Jewish community worker |
Children | 4, including Sheila Finestone |
Monroe Abbey, CM (May 30, 1904 – November 28, 1993)[2] was a Canadian lawyer specializing in mining law, and a Jewish civic leader in Montreal.
He was president of Canadian Jewish Congress from 1968 to 1971.[3]
He was married to Minnie Cummings. His daughter, Sheila Finestone, was a Member of Parliament and Senator.
In 1978, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada in recognition for being a "devoted community worker who has held office in every important Jewish organization in Montreal".[4]
References
- ^ Staff (November 30, 1993). "Obituary". The Montreal Gazette. Page 47. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- ^ a b "Monroe Abbey". Find a Grave. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- ^ Arnold, Janice (18 June 2009). "Finestone remembered as fighter for betterment of society". The Canadian Jewish News.
- ^ Order of Canada citation