Monroe Abbey

Monroe Abbey
Born 1904
Died 1993 (aged 8889)
Occupation Lawyer
Known for Jewish community worker
Children Sheila Finestone, Stanley Abbey, Joan Pass, Diane Abbey Livingston

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.[1]

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".[2]

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Non-profit organization positions
Preceded by
Michael Garber
President of the Canadian Jewish Congress
1968-1971
Succeeded by
Sol Kanee


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