Awarded on: 2007-06-11
Ethel Bisgrove, Saint-Lambert, Quebec (posthumous)
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
A pillar of the community of Saint-Lambert, Ethel Bisgrove made significant contributions to the well-being of her fellow citizens and parishioners. Actively involved with her church as an elder, she was instrumental in organizing and directing the Ecumenical Community Services. For 25 years, she directed this interfaith group, which assists distressed individuals and families in Saint-Lambert. Recognizing a need to address seniors' concerns, Mrs. Bisgrove also co-founded the Saint-Lambert Council for Seniors and the Maison Desaulnier, where she volunteered as managing director for 33 years, making a difference in the lives of many.