Jean Davey

Jean Flatt Davey was born in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1909. == Career ==

In 1939, Davey joined the staff of Women's College Hospital. Finally, she held the position of Director of Medical Teaching, Out-Patient department from 1965 until her retirement in 1973. == Personal life ==

She had two notable hobbies: baseball and gardening. According to a 1980 press release by Women's College Hospital after her death, “the rose garden in front of Women’s College Hospital [the former hospital building] was developed as a living tribute” to Davey. == Retirement and legacy ==

Davey retired from Women's College Hospital in 1973. In honour of her legacy, Women's College Hospital established the Dr. Jean Davey Honorary Fund that same year in order to provide financial assistance to the employees of Women's College Hospital to further their education and upgrade their skills. Davey died on March 13, 1980. == Awards, recognitions, and memberships ==

On May 28, 1943, Davey was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in recognition of her exemplary wartime service. She held several membership and leadership roles, including: a seat on the Board of Regents of Victoria University, National Medical Consultant at the Victorian Order of Nurses, President of the Medical Staff (at Women's College Hospital), Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee (at Women's College Hospital) and Chief Examining Officer of the examining board of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. There is a Jean Davey Drive in the Barrhaven neighbourhood of Ottawa. == References ==