Monroe Abbey
Monroe Abbey, 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".
