Andrée Leroux Gagnon, Lachine, Quebec
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
For 25 years, Andrée Leroux Gagnon has shown tireless devotion in bringing comfort and happiness to seniors at the Centre d'Accueil de Lachine, Inc. Among other things, she set up a mini-convenience store - a veritable little oasis - that allows the residents to buy a few things and meet one another. The store's profits helped purchase a bus adapted to the residents' needs in order to take them to their medical appointments or the activities she organizes. Ms. Gagnon cares deeply about making the elderly happy and improving their well-being. She puts her heart and soul into it, along with her ingenuity. And always with a smile.