Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: June 29, 1987
• Invested on: October 28, 1987

Co-founder with her husband of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF), this Brantford, Ontario nurse has worked to educate the public, raise funds and establish CF clinics, as well as provide support to victims of the disease and their families. Her efforts have resulted in improved treatment methods and the prolongation of the lives of CF victims.