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Monroe Abbey

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.

Monroe Abbey

May 30, 1904

Montreal, Quebec[1]

November 28, 1993(1993-11-28) (aged 89)[2]

Lawyer

Jewish community worker

4, including Sheila Finestone

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]