Grace Julia Parker Drummond

Grace Julia Parker Drummond (December 17, 1860 — June 10, 1942) was a Canadian clubwoman and philanthropist, decorated for her work during World War I.

She was director of the Woman's Historical Society, and she served as an advisor to the Parks and Playgrounds Association of Montreal.

[3] During World War I, Drummond was in London as head of the Canadian Red Cross Information Bureau,[4] providing news for families of missing and wounded soldiers,[5][6] and to organize housing and other supports for Canadian men in hospital or on leave in London.

[9] The Drummonds hosted many prominent visitors in their Montreal home, including opera singer Emma Albani[10] and Lord and Lady Minto.

[13][14] Grace Julia Parker Drummond was widowed for the second time in 1910, and died in 1942, aged 82 years.

Grace Julia Parker Drummond, from a 1900 publication.