Mabel Elizabeth Smith was the last child born to George and Gertrude Smith. She was born on October 13, 1914 and grew up in Foley Township, near Parry Sound, Ontario.

Mabel married Wilford Shirley and had one daughter - Nancy.

Wilford was only 33 when he died on February 5, 1942. Mabel lived for another 67 years and died at the age of 95 on December 4, 2009 in Toronto. The are both buried in Park Lawn Cemetery.