Monroe Abbey
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Monroe Abbey | |
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| Born | May 30, 1904 |
| Died | November 28, 1993 (aged 89)[2] |
| 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 The Canadian Jewish Congress from 1968 to 1971.[3]
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".[4]
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