Janet M. Magee 1898-1979
Erected in 1979, Janet Magee Manor was named in honour of Mrs. Janet Magee, a dedicated community worker in North Toronto.
Born in Lombardy, Perth County, Ontario, she moved to Toronto in 1918 and for many years lived near here on Hillsdale Avenue East. She was a founder of the "Meals on Wheels" programme in Toronto and organized a walk to save the "Belt Line" from demolition.
When a high-rise building was planned for the site, she led the crusade to erect senior citizen housing instead. The result is this well located senior citizen apartment building.
May the spirit of Janet Magee be an inspiration to us all.
Plaque via Alan L. Brown's site Toronto Plaques. Full page here.