Justine Lacoste-Beaubien

Justine Lacoste-Beaubien, born on October first, eighteen seventy-seven in Montreal, was a prominent philanthropist and expeditor. She was the daughter of Alexandre Lacoste and Marie-Louise Globensky, and her lineage included a maternal great-grandfather who hailed from Berlin, with roots tracing back to Poland.

In nineteen ninety-nine, Justine married Louis de Gaspé-Beaubien, the son of Honorable Louis Beaubien. Together, they contributed significantly to their community, with Justine's most notable achievement being her role as one of the founders of the esteemed Sainte-Justine Hospital, dedicated to the care of children.

Her unwavering commitment to the welfare of sick and disabled children did not go unnoticed. In nineteen thirty-four, she was honored as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for her exceptional services in founding and extending the St. Justine Hospital, a testament to her dedication and impact on the lives of many.