RODGERS, Pauline (née O'Brien)
06/08/1949 – 29/08/2025
Passed away peacefully at home, Warrnambool.
Loving wife of Adrian (dec.).
Cherished mother of Leanne, Peter and Emma.
Loved Nan of Tyler, Zhané, Grace and Joshua.
Reunited with Dad
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The Funeral Mass for PAULINE will be offered at St Pius X Catholic Church, 76 Morriss Road, West Warrnambool on SATURDAY (September 6) commencing at 1.00pm.
The cortège will leave the Church at the conclusion of Funeral Mass for the Tower Hill Cemetery.
Click this link to view the livestream of Pauline's Funeral Mass.
Tributes
Leave a tributeMy thoughts & prayers are with the Rodgers, Murphy & O’Brien families. Pauline meant so much to so many, she will be missed greatly.
Leanne, the eulogy was amazing & so were you, you have so much strength. You were so right about the white line fever Leanne. I was always so thankful that Pauline & I were on the same team 🕊️💕September 07, 2025 1:17 am
A wonderful friend to the Gleeson family, treasured memories of our basketball days, l truly will miss our lunch dates and special phone calls❤️
Condolences to the Rodgers family.September 06, 2025 9:47 pm
Our deepest sympathy to Leanne, Peter, Emma and family and the extended O’Brien Families
So many beautiful memories of school at St Pats Port Fairy, playing netball, having our beautiful Leanne’s a day apart, working together and our catch-up’s, and growing up at Killarney near the Daltons
Love Les, Frances, Leanne, Tanya(Dec), Karryn and Families 💔💔💔💔💔September 06, 2025 8:33 pm
My deepest sympathy to Leanne, Peter & Emma and family on the sad passing of Pauline. I will remember the times spent at the ARC together on the committee, scoring & umpiring.
Charlene RobertsSeptember 06, 2025 12:25 pm
Pauline was one of the first people we met when moving to Warrnambool and we had many great 'Warrior' years at basketball. We always admired her passion, dedication and the immeasurable time given to local basketball.
Our deepest sympathy to Leanne, Peter and Emma and family.
RIP Pauline. Trevor & Julie Roberts & family.September 06, 2025 12:20 pm
Sending love to Leanne, Peter and family.
Many wonderful basketball memories of Pauline, who always made time for a chat. We will miss seeing her around the basketball stadium.
Love,
Tony, Liz, Jae & Aaron Conn and families xxxSeptember 06, 2025 12:13 pm
Our sincere condolences to Leanne Pete Emma and family.Pauline was a true gem .Pauline was a very loyal friend always willing to go that extra mile to lend a helping hand all the pick ups lunch dates and smiles will be well remembered and very much missed .
Such a huge loss in the Warrnambool basketball community.
Take extra care of each other and I will miss Our chats about life ..
Always Julie Gus Mariah Micheal poppy Jude Lenny
Hamish Bek Flynn Molly Nyle and Sheree xxSeptember 06, 2025 10:52 am
No words can express the sudden loss of such a beautiful lady. Always up for a chat. Deepest sympathy to Leanne, Peter and families. Your dedication and passion for Warrnambool basketball was second to none. Reunited with those gone before you.
Much loved sister of Mary McKinnon (dec) sister in law of Basil McKinnon (dec) Cherished Aunt of Mary,Bernadette, Rita, Dorothy, Michael and Patrick and their families.Gone but never forgotten ❤️
September 06, 2025 9:29 am
Our love and sincere condolences Leanne, Peter, Emma and family. Pauline had an amazing commitment to Warrnambool basketball and will be very missed. Many wonderful memories of our time on the score table. Thinking of you all 🌸
Lorraine & Bruce Purcell and familySeptember 05, 2025 9:15 pm
So sorry to hear about Pauline we had some great times had basketball xxxxx.
September 05, 2025 9:14 pm
Pauline, thank you -My Warriors basketball coach, netball opponent, and team mate, an amazing source of local knowledge and more recently Tuesday breakfast buddy .
Will miss you .
Condolences to Leanne and Peter and family and the O’Brien Clan
JennySeptember 05, 2025 4:21 pm
Deep sympathy and love to Pete, Leanne and family on the passing of Pauline, a great basketball coach and friend for many years
Lorraine Ludeman and Kate MallettSeptember 05, 2025 8:08 am
Pauline may have left this life but she'll never leave your heart.
Reunited with Adrian. Beautiful lady leaving lovely memories. Thinking of you all.September 04, 2025 9:02 pm
Thinking of all the family, at this sad time,
Lauris
September 04, 2025 8:31 pm
Deepest sympathy to the Rodgers & O'Brien families onthd loss of Pauline.
R.I.P Pauline ⚘️⚘️September 04, 2025 7:03 pm
Deepest sympathy to Leanne,Peter and family from Pauline’s Netball Team The Impact Girls .Marie,Pauline,Dianne,Colleen and Sally.
September 04, 2025 4:14 pm
Sending our love to the Leanne, Peter,Emma and family and to
Anne and the O'Brien family. Remembering fun netball catchups.
Jan and Greg BattenSeptember 04, 2025 3:40 pm
Sending love and hugs to Leanne, Peter and family on the passing of Pauline. Treasured memories of a beautiful soul who was always smiling. Treasure your precious memories.
Also sending love to Anne Murphy on the loss of your best friend and loved sister. Gone way too soon. Another angel to watch over you all 🙏🏼🙏🏼💋💋💋
Love Belinda and Garry WattsSeptember 04, 2025 3:30 pm
Deepest sympathy to Leanne, Peter, Emma and family.
Pauline will be remembered for her loyal, reliable and hardworking contribution to basketball in Warrnambool, and also as a loved and loving mother and grandmother.
Our thoughts are with you.
- Bronwen, Steve, Kayla, Peyton and EmmersonSeptember 04, 2025 11:51 am
Deepest Sympathy To Leanne Peter Emma. Lovely friendly lady...we had a Killarney connection. And thru Mary Mc kinnon... kind regards Geraldine Peter Melican family
September 04, 2025 11:22 am
Deepest sympathy to the Rodgers and O’Brien families on the sad passing of Pauline.
Remembering the good old netball days.
Debbie McLean and family 😞September 03, 2025 8:54 pm
Pauline was a great witness to her faith, and a great stalwart of Basketball in Warrnambool. My deepest sympathy to Leanne, Peter and Emma. My prayers are with you all. I will be an apology for Saturday’s funeral for Pauline.
September 03, 2025 2:13 pm
Deepest sympathy to Pauline's family. A lovely lady who supported Morning Music at Raffertys for many years. Jenni and Terry Croft.
September 03, 2025 1:13 pm
We are sending all of our love to you Leanne, Peter and family. The Griffen Family
September 03, 2025 12:54 pm
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you, Leanne, Peter and Emma.on the passing of Pauline.
Tony,Joy Dunne
QueenslandSeptember 03, 2025 9:12 am
Deepest sympathy to Leanne, Peter & family. Thoughts are with you all. X
Alison Elliott
September 02, 2025 8:51 pm
Deepest sympathy to Leanne and Peter and family on the loss of Pauline. Great basketball memories. Love Elly & Ian Atchison
September 02, 2025 8:43 pm
Rest in peace Pauline
love to all 💕
Lester, lu, jamie-lee, zac, sarah & the Earls family xxSeptember 02, 2025 3:39 pm
Prayers & Deepest of sympathy to all the family. A legend in the Warrnambool Community and beyond! You definitely made your mark on this earth and will wholeheartedly be missed.
The Gainey Family
September 02, 2025 12:56 pm
Deepest sympathy to the Rodgers & O'Brien family's with the sad passing of Pauline. My old Killarney friend & netball mate. Thanks for your mateship, our great playing days together. You will be sadly missed Pauline❤️💐
September 02, 2025 12:30 pm
Deepest sympathy to her family. A dear friend who l had worked with and had breakfast with every Tuesday. Will be so missed at our Breaky Girls breakfast each week. Nolene
September 02, 2025 11:51 am
Deepest sympathies to Leanne.Peter and family thinking of you all at this very sad time from
Bruce.Pauline and girls 🌹🌹September 02, 2025 7:56 am
Our love and condolences to the family on the loss of Pauline , work friend, basketball coach for many years .R.I.P
Sue, Graham Kelly& Family 🌹September 01, 2025 10:50 pm
Deepest sympathy to Leanne,Peter and family. No words can say how I feel, netball lunch will not be the same. 😢 Marie
September 01, 2025 8:53 pm
Thinking of you all with love 💕
All our love John & Lynne Wormald xxSeptember 01, 2025 7:17 pm
Truly saddened to hear of Pauline's passing. She was a much loved Aunt who will be greatly missed. Deepest condolences to Leanne, Peter, Emma and family
September 01, 2025 6:54 pm
Love and sympathy to Leanne, Peter and Anne Murphy and Family. Pauline was good friend to the Greene Family and will be dearly missed. R.I.P 🕊️
September 01, 2025 5:55 pm
Deepest sympathy to Leanne, Peter, Emma and family on the passing of Pauline. Many memories from our netball days to hold forever.
September 01, 2025 5:27 pm