Ellen Maud Agnes Shill
"Nell"
Born: March 08, 1899, in Melton, Suffolk, England.
Father: John Shill
Mother: Ellen Mary Shill, formerly Bartholomew
Married: April 05, 1926, Trinity Memorial Church,
N.D.G., Quebec, Canada
to James Verner Waddell Died: January 14, 1991, Pointe Claire, Quebec, Canada
Buried: Rideau Memorial Gardens, Pointe Claire, Quebec, Canada
Ellen Maud Agnes (Nell) Shill was the last of John and Ellen Mary Shill's nine children. Family and friends called her "Nell" or "Nellie".
Historical Material
Nell's descendants are lucky enough to have a large collection of photos, written accounts and memorabilia related to her life. Most importantly, an Oral History was recorded on videotape by her grandson, Peter Waddell, for her 90th birthday. Additionally, there are two audio recordings of her. One recording is of Nell and her daughter looking through an old photo album. Another recording was made of an interview between her and a person doing research on the emotional life of elderly people for a school project. Nell's collection of historical material forms the foundation for this website.
Nell's Oral History
Nell's Oral History can be broken roughly into chapters. Her comments will be presented in her own words in maroon throughout british-immigrants-in-montreal.com. The Oral History has been edited and rearranged by theme. Her three children, all still alive, will be referred to as the daughter, first son and second son.
You can see the "full" text of Nell's Oral History by downloading this PDF file.
Nell Shill Waddell's Life Periods
Life in England
Coming to Canada
First years in Montreal: 1908-1914
Jack (John Bartholomew Shill)
Father
Running away from home
Mother
The First World War
Nell’s Work and Education
Bert (Herbert Edward Shill)
Women’s Contribution on the Home Front
Activities
Friends
Bert Anstees
John Shill’s Temper
Leaving Father
Boyfriends
After World War I – 1918-1926
“Wick”
Grace and Jack Hardy
Holidays with Mother
Cheekiness
Nell’s 21st Birthday in Morin Heights: Clouding of the Lungs
James Verner Waddell (Jim)
The Western Harvest
Jim boards with the Shill Women
Work at the Mount Royal Hotel
Jim Takes a Second Look at Nell
Early Married Life (1926-1933)
Working at The Bell
Marriage and Nell’s Self-Esteem
The Honeymoon
Babies
Mother’s Death
Summer in England
Children’s Health Problems
Jim in the Hospital
Moving to the Country in Ste. Rose (de Laval)
Meeting Agnes
Our Second Son
Homes
Wintertime Fun
Work Outside the Home
A New Bedroom Set
Peter and the Car
1965 and Widowhood
No Pension or Telephone for the Widow
Nell Rediscovers Herself
A Satisfying Life
Travel
So what's the secret of having a contented and long life?
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