Mabel Van Camp

Mabel Margaret Van Camp (1920 – April 19, 2012) was a Canadian judge who in 1971 became the first woman on the Supreme Court of Ontario.

Early life Van Camp was born in 1920 in the farming village of Blackstock, Ontario, to William John Weir and Mary Jane (Smith) Van Camp. Mabel Van Camp grew up in this town alongside her three other sisters with whom she spent a lot of time. She finished high school in her hometown and was honoured with an appointment to the Order of Ontario in 2003.

Personal life She had no children of her own, but was generous in supporting the education of all 15 of her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She also enjoyed reading and skiing (which she did around her home). Frequently, Ms. Van Camp read fairy tales and children's stories to her nieces and nephews, and enjoyed buying them toys. Mabel Van Camp also visited her mother on the weekends in her hometown of Blackstock. She died on April 19, 2012, in Amherstview, Ontario, at the age of 91.