Notable Births & Deaths for Montreal ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Montreal. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Sir John Abbott (4th Prime Minister of Canada (June 1891 - November 1892))
- Full name: John Joseph Caldwell Abbott
- He was born in Saint Andre d'Argenteuil (QC) on March 21, 1821 (a Wednesday) and died in Montreal on October 30, 1893 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
Marc Claude Boileau (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Pointe Claire (QC) on September 3, 1932 (a Saturday) and died in Pointe Claire (QC) on December 27, 2000 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marc Claude Boileau<1>
Therese Casgrain (Activist, politican)
- Born: Marie Therese Forget
- She was born in Montreal on July 10, 1896 (a Friday) and died in Montreal on November 3, 1981 (a Tuesday).
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Therese Casgrain<1>
Eugene Vincent 'Noisy' Chouinard (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Ottawa (ON) on January 5, 1902 (a Sunday) and died in Montreal on January 29, 1957 (a Tuesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Notre Dame Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Vincent 'Noisy' Chouinard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Notre Dame Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Notre Dame Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Notre Dame Cemetery (ON) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Montreal to Notre Dame Cemetery
Leonard Cohen (Singer, songwriter, musician, poet, novelist)
- Full name: Leonard Norman Cohen
- He was born in Westmount (QC) on September 21, 1934 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 7, 2016 (a Monday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
Henry Corden (Actor)
- He was born in Montreal on January 6, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 19, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Corden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Montreal to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Fifi D'Orsay (Actress, singer)
- Born: Marie-Rose Angelina Yvonne Lussier
- She was born in Montreal on April 16, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on December 2, 1983 (a Friday).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fifi D'Orsay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Montreal to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Annette Dionne (One of the Dionne Quintuplets, second born)
- Full name: Annette Lillianne Marie Allard
- She was born on May 28, 1934 (a Monday) and died in Beloeil (QC) on December 24, 2025 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Annette Dionne<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sacred Heart Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sacred Heart Cemetery (ON) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Montreal to Sacred Heart Cemetery
Cecile Dionne (One of the Dionne Quintuplets, third born)
- Full name: Cecile Marie Emilda Dionne
- She was born on May 28, 1934 (a Monday) and died in Montreal on July 28, 2025 (a Monday).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cecile Dionne<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sacred Heart Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sacred Heart Cemetery (ON) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Montreal to Sacred Heart Cemetery
Yvonne Dionne (One of the Dionne Quintuplets, first born)
- Full name: Yvonne Edouilda Marie Dionne
- She was born on May 28, 1934 (a Monday) and died in Montreal on June 23, 2001 (a Saturday).
- At the time of her death, she was 67.
- She is buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Yvonne Dionne<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sacred Heart Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sacred Heart Cemetery (ON) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Montreal to Sacred Heart Cemetery
Paul Emile 'Polly' Drouin (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Verdun (QC) on January 16, 1916 (a Sunday) and died in Ottawa (ON) on January 1, 1968 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Notre Dame Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Emile 'Polly' Drouin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Notre Dame Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Notre Dame Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Notre Dame Cemetery (ON) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Montreal to Notre Dame Cemetery
Don Drysdale (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Donald Scott Drysdale
- He was born in Van Nuys (CA) on July 23, 1936 (a Thursday) and died in Montreal on July 3, 1993 (a Saturday).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Drysdale<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Montreal to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Sam 'The Rifle' Etcheverry (Professional football)
- He was born in Carlsbad (NM) on May 20, 1930 (a Tuesday) and died in Montreal on August 29, 2009 (a Saturday).
- Carlsbad is located in Eddy County, New Mexico.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam 'The Rifle' Etcheverry<1>
Don Ferguson (Comedian, actor, writer, producer)
- He was born in Montreal on May 30, 1946 (a Thursday).
Bryan Fogarty (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Montreal on June 11, 1969 (a Wednesday) and died in Myrtle Beach (SC) on March 6, 2002 (a Wednesday).
- Myrtle Beach is located in Horry County, South Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bryan Fogarty<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (ON) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Montreal to Holy Cross Cemetery
John Cantius Garand (Inventor)
- He was born in Saint Remi (QC) on January 1, 1888 (a Sunday) and died in Springfield (MA) on February 16, 1974 (a Saturday).
- Springfield is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Hillcrest Park Cemetery, which is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Cantius Garand<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillcrest Park Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Hillcrest Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillcrest Park Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Montreal to Hillcrest Park Cemetery
Scott Garland (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Regina (SK) on May 16, 1952 (a Friday) and died in Montreal on June 9, 1979 (a Saturday).
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Regina Cemetery, which is located in Saskatchewan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scott Garland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Regina Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Regina Cemetery (SK) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Montreal to Regina Cemetery
Rod Gilbert (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Montreal on July 1, 1941 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on August 19, 2021 (a Thursday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rod Gilbert<1>
Hamilton Livingstone 'Billy' Gilmour (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Ottawa (ON) on March 21, 1885 (a Saturday) and died in Mont Royal (QC) on March 13, 1959 (a Friday).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Beechwood Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hamilton Livingstone 'Billy' Gilmour<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Beechwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Beechwood Cemetery (ON) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Montreal to Beechwood Cemetery
Huntley Gordon (Actor)
- He was born in Montreal on October 8, 1887 (a Saturday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on December 7, 1956 (a Friday).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Huntley Gordon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Montreal to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Linda Griffiths (Actress, playwright)
- Full name: Linda Pauline Griffiths
- He was born in Montreal on October 7, 1953 (a Wednesday) and died in Toronto (ON) on September 21, 2014 (a Sunday).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Linda Griffiths<1>

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.