Molly Kool was born in Alma, New Brunswick.
Myrtle “Molly” Kool was born on February 23, 1916, in Alma, New Brunswick, a picturesque maritime village. Her upbringing in this coastal environment, where her father was a sea captain, instilled in her a deep love for the sea from a young age, setting the stage for her barrier-breaking career in the maritime world.