Occupation Lawyer Name Monroe Abbey | Died November 28, 1993 Children Sheila Finestone | |
Known for Jewish community worker | ||
Monroe Abbey, CM (1904 – November 28, 1993) 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.
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 "devoted community worker who has held office in every important Jewish organization in Montreal".
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