| Monroe Abbey | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 30, 1904 Montreal, Quebec |
| Died | November 28, 1993(1993-11-28) (aged 89) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Known for | Jewish community worker |
| Children | 4, including Sheila Finestone |
Monroe Abbey, CM (May 30, 1904 – November 28, 1993) was a Canadian lawyer specializing in mining law, and a Jewish civic leader in Montreal.
He was president of The Canadian Jewish Congress from 1968 to 1971.
He was married to Minnie Cummings, a member of a prominent family and whose brothers included Nathan Cummings and Maxwell 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".
References
- Staff (November 30, 1993). "Obituary". The Montreal Gazette. Page 47. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- ^ "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
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| Preceded byMichael Garber | President of the Canadian Jewish Congress 1968-1971 |
Succeeded bySol Kanee |
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