Dorothy ‘Jerome’ SELL (née O’Connell)

27/02/1933 – 21/09/2025

Passed away at Warrnambool.

Beloved wife of Ray (dec.).

Cherished mother of Brian (dec.), Helen and Richard Ridgwell,

Gerard and Liz, Kathy and David McDonald, Damien and Rebecca.

Loved Nana of Simon, James and Lan; Paul and Renee, Kate and Nick;

Nicole and Ian, Toby and Rikki, Ashleigh and Scott; Thomas, Matthew and Paddy.

Loved great Nana of Sophie; Sam, Harvey; Louis; Oliver and Jack.

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The Funeral Mass for JEROME will be offered at St Joseph’s Catholic Church,

Lava Street, Warrnambool on THURSDAY (September 25) commencing at 1.00pm.

Private family burial

Funeral Notice

ServiceSeptember 25, 2025 - 1:00 pmLava Street Warrnambool, VIC View MapVenue: St Joseph's Catholic Church

Tributes

  1. G, Liz and family, very sad at the passing of your mother just heard the news and apologies we could not be there today for you.
    We look forward to catching up when down in Barwon heads.
    Lots of love ian and Suzy Perrett

    Ian perrett September 25, 2025
  2. Our sincere condolences to Helen, Gerard, Kathy, Damien and families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. “Aunty J” was one of the best and we enjoyed our time spent with her. She was a generous, kind hearted lady and the world has lost a true believer. We are sorry we cannot be there to support you but we will be there in spirit.

    Dan and Janet O'Connell September 25, 2025
  3. Deepest sympathy to Jerome’s family. She was such a lovely lady, and a good friend to my mum. Wishing you strength and comfort through this difficult time.
    Tracie Meade

    Tracie Meade September 25, 2025
  4. Our deepest sympathy to Damien, Helen, Kathy, Gerard and all the family for the loss of Aunty Jerome.
    May all your beautiful memories bring you comfort at this time.
    Great memories of going on holidays with the Sell’s to Queensland.
    Love Moc, Sandy, Zac, Will & Maggie ❤️❤️

    Michael O'Connell September 24, 2025
  5. The Warrnambool Football & Netball Club extends its deepest condolences to Damien and the entire Sell family on the passing of their beloved mother.

    Warrnambool Football & Netball Club September 24, 2025
  6. Thinking of you all with deepest sympathy and Prayers. Jerome and I had lots of happy times together.

    Helen Madden September 24, 2025
  7. Our condolences to Damien, Rebecca and the Sell Family, we’re thinking of you all on your Mum/Nans passing.

    Wally and Christine Steere.

    Wally Steere September 24, 2025
  8. Our condolences to Helen, Kathy, Gerard, Damien and all the Sell family, we have many wonderful memories of times spent with Jerome and Ray, May God Bless,
    Anne/Tom Arundell

    Tom/Anne September 24, 2025
  9. Our deepest condolences to Kathy, David & family & the extended Sell Families on the passing of Jerome a kind, gentle & sweet lady. A life well lived.
    May she Rest In Peace

    Lyn, Mick & Family ❤️

    Lyn O’Keefe September 23, 2025
  10. My deepest condolences to Jerome’s family. A lovely thoughtful lady whom I will miss, Jerome was the best, Pat Jensen

    Pat Jensen September 23, 2025
  11. Deepest Sympathy to Helen, Gerald, Kathy, Damien and Families, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    Shirley and Frank Lane

    Francis Lane September 23, 2025
  12. Thoughts and prayers are with you Helen, Gerard, Kathy, Damien and families on the passing of Aunty Jerome. A truly vibrant and special lady.

    Jenni, Mark, Grace, Madeline and Olivia Lackey

    Jenni Lackey September 23, 2025
  13. Our deepest condolences to Helen, Kathy, Gerard, Damien and their families, on the loss of Jerome, a truly lovely lady.

    Anne and Max Wines September 22, 2025
  14. My dearest and long time friend. I have many great memories of our times together either sitting in the car down the street watching the world go by, watching the football on Saturday
    afternoons, playing cards, and our Sunday lunches. I will miss you but know you are now at rest. My love to Helen, Kathy, Damian, Gerard and their families

    Shirley McLeod September 21, 2025