Marie-Louise Meilleur 117
Marie Meilleur is the 6th oldest verified person of all time. She also is the record holder of the oldest Canadian to ever live. She was born on 29 August 1880 and she passed away on the 16th April 1998 at 117 years, 230 days old. Just like the oldest man Jiroemon, she was also born to fishermen parents in Kamouraska, Quebec.
She, unfortunately, lost her first husband, both of her parents, and two of her four children between the years 1911 and 1912. She proceeded to move to Ontario, married a new husband, and had 6 more children. She is rumored to have been a vegetarian and was known to be a smoker until her 90s. She has attributed her long life to faith, her youth, love for her family, and a good sense of humor.