Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 17, 1997
• Invested on: October 22, 1997

The ill, senior citizens and families in crisis on Vancouver Island have all benefited from her support. In the 1980s, she played a key role in opening the first Canadian Abbeyfield House, a non-profit residence for seniors. Her other contributions to improving the lives of seniors include a hot meal program and the first Adult Daycare Centre in the area, which attracts health professionals from around the world. As well, she helps needy families apply for low-rent housing and has been instrumental in establishing a dialogue between senior citizens and street kids.