Monroe Abbey Explained

Monroe Abbey
Birth Date:May 30, 1904
Birth Place:Montreal, Quebec[1]
Death Date:[2]
Known For:Jewish community worker
Occupation:Lawyer
Children:4, including Sheila Finestone

Monroe Abbey, (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".

Notes and References

  1. Staff (November 30, 1993). "Obituary". The Montreal Gazette. Page 47. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  2. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147147717/monroe-abbey#view-photo=122244079 "Monroe Abbey"
  3. News: Finestone remembered as fighter for betterment of society. Janice. Arnold. 18 June 2009. The Canadian Jewish News.