Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 23, 1997
• Invested on: June 22, 1998

An artist and philanthropist, she has contributed to the cultural life of our country for more than seventy years. She is recognized in the visual arts community as a role model, a leader and an effective advocate. Her own work has been exhibited in many major galleries in Canada as well as internationally. She has quietly supported many aspiring artists, and her donations of art and funds to the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa serve as a testament to her generosity and commitment.