Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 27, 2000
• Invested on: November 16, 2000

This woman has given more than seventy years to serving her community. Following her grade school motto,"Not for ourselves, but for our city and the world", she has selflessly helped those around her. Her hard work, leadership and vision have helped to shape her city's volunteer programs and revitalized such organizations as Montréal's Museum of Fine Arts, Symphony Orchestra and Welfare Federation. She continues to volunteer her time, inspiring others through her generosity of spirit and infectious enthusiasm.