SELLINGS, Norma May. (née Durling)

Born on February 1, 1941. Passed away August 5, 2022.

Passed away suddenly at home.
Wife and best friend of John for 61 years. Treasured memories will last forever.

Sweet dreams,
Love Jacka xx

Loving and much-loved Mum of Helen & Peter, Kerrie & Gary, Christine & Paul.
Loving and much-loved Nan of Amy & Rhys, Josh & Laura, Michelle & Cassie.

Rest in peace Mum
xx

Funeral Notice
Leongatha RSL Cnr. Smith Street, and Michael Place, LeongathaView Map
A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs. Norma May Sellings will be held at the Leongatha RSL, Crn. Smith and Michael Place, Leongatha on FRIDAY August 12, 2022, commencing 1.30pm. A Private Burial will precede the above Service. If desired, donations may be made to The Alfred Heart Centre. Envelopes will be available at the Service.
Tributes
  1. Our loving sympathy to John and the girls and families . Rest now dear Norma . You will be missed greatly . Love to all from all of your other family . Dawn and Ashton .

    Dawn Farrell August 7, 2022
  2. John Helen Kerrie Christine and extended family so sorry to hear of Norma’s passing our thoughts and sympathy to you all ,remembering the fun days in Dumbalk

    Love Len and Carol Hoober

    Carol Hoober August 8, 2022
  3. To dear John Helen Kerrie and especially my beautiful cousin Christine. We are so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your adored wife and mum Norma. She was greatly treasurered by her dear cousin my Dad Maurice and love like a daughter by my nan Edna her aunt. Norma I regret you didn’t get to spill the dirt on my dad like we planned but I know he would have been one of the first souls to welcome you. Rest in peace with all our love the Repalust family

    Tracie Repalust August 8, 2022
  4. We are going to miss your beautiful smiling face at The Downtowner. Sympathy to John and family

    Sue Hemming August 8, 2022
  5. Hi Sis- Norma-May, Well! You beat me to it, just like Edna Lavina-n-Ted- any way, I will catch you all up a bit later on some where down the track . Perhaps under the shade off a Cooliba -Tree. Many thanks for your love-n-memories. Rest Easy- Bye for now.

    Robert (Bob) John louis Durling. August 9, 2022
  6. Dearest John Helen Kerrie Christine & Families thinking of you all at this sad time Sorry we are unable to be with on Friday Regards Eileen & Butch West

    Eileen West August 9, 2022
  7. Our Deepest sympathy to John and the family sad to hear the passing of Norma she was a lovely lady when we knew her at Dumbalk
    Hi from Ian Julie and Sandra Sheilds

    Sandra Sheilds August 9, 2022
  8. Remembering the happy family times we shared
    It has gone all too quickly
    Rest peacefully dear Norma
    Love always to you,John,Helen,Kerrie,
    Christine and Families
    Di

    Diane Durling August 9, 2022
  9. Condolences to John, Helen, Kerrie, Christine and Paul. Sorry to hear of the sudden death of Norma. I recall Norma always having a warm, friendly smile. Rest peacefully.

    Sharyn Rayson August 9, 2022
  10. Dear Auntie Norma. Your broad smile, contagious laugh, loyal and loving spirit burns bright in our memories.
    A remarkable life led, and legacy you leave.
    Much love to Uncle John and our cousins Helen, Kerrie, Christine and your families.
    Rob, Nicole, Kate and Andrew Durling xx

    Nicole Durling August 10, 2022
  11. Hi Sis, Its me again. Well ! What can I say about my dear younger sister “Norma May”. Such a lively Spirit-n-individual. While mostly sparking on all—2-4-6 – or even 8 cylinders plus at times over her very active life time. A Great Great grand- child of earlier Rural Settler Families off South Gippsland,s Powlett-River district. Her early years were spent on growing up-n-helping out on her parents Dairy Farm @ Leongatha South. Always joining in any local social activities including Dancing-n-Games etc. Early school days @ Gatha Sth, then on to Higher level @ Leongatha High in the 1950 s. Then on to Teachers College “Toorak” in Melbourne to further her education. Later on found herself Teaching @ her old school @ L-gatha High for some yrs. I believe always developing her artistic talents-skills, with regards to textiles, becoming a skillfull seamstress-n-dressmaker,etc . But always deeply attached to the Land -n- Outdoors her Gardens etc. Always ready and willing to share the work load on their own Dairy Farm @ Dumbalk with her partner-Husband- John-n-their three Daughters-Helen-Kerrie-n-Christine. Now, as I look around, and see the various faces of the people that got to know her over those many years. I must conclude, that I believe her very full active life, was really worth the effort that she had put into it. I now offer many Blessings to all her Family -n-friends that got to know her. I thank you all. Cheers for now . From your elder brother Bob Robert John Louis .

    Robert (Bob) John louis Durling. August 10, 2022
  12. My sincere condolences to the family on this sad news

    May you cherish your many memories

    Karen Brickle August 10, 2022
  13. Deepest sympathy, love and thoughts to John, Helen, Kerrie, Christine and your families. I have such fond memories of your beloved Norma (Mrs Sellings) – her infectious smile, generosity of heart, kindness and her ability to light up a room.

    Love, Judy Lawless/Hanley

    Judy Lawless August 10, 2022
  14. Many happy memories of Leongatha South. RIP Norma, sincere sympathy to all the family. Marlene (Vagg)

    Marlene Higgison August 10, 2022
  15. Our deepest sympathy to Norma’s family. Norma was a beautiful lady and always so happy. 💐💐💐💐
    Jeanie and Ron Funnell.

    Jeanie Funnell August 10, 2022
  16. Dear John,Helen,Kerrie,Christine and families.
    So sorry to hear of Norma’s sudden passing,we were so fortunate to get a lovely hug and beautiful smile from Norma only a month ago.
    Lots of happy memories of when you were all at Dumbalk.
    Rest peacefully Norma.
    Hec and Elaine Opray.

    Marg Cantwell August 10, 2022
  17. Dearest Kerrie, so sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful mum, deepest sympathy to your dad and sisters and their extended families and most of all lots of love and hugs to you and your family. May your mum RIP now lovely lady, love Cindy Hogan xxxooo

    Cindy Hogan August 11, 2022
  18. Memories of a loved Kindergarten Teacher from the Ewan Slater family

    Sue Slater August 11, 2022
  19. John,Helen,Kerry,Christine & family so sorry to hear of Norma’s passing our thoughts & sympathy go to you all Val Neyland,Bob b Graeme & both families

    Val Neyland August 12, 2022
  20. Wonderful memories of our school days in the class of 1954 at Leongatha High School. Deepest Sympathy to John, Helen, Kerrie, Christine and all your family.

    Rhonda (Pearce) Debenham August 12, 2022
  21. My love and thoughts are with you all John and family! Norma will be sadly missed! Love Heather Curtis ,Andrea, and Craig and family

    Heather Curtis August 12, 2022
  22. Dear John, Helen, Kerrie, Christine, and families. Sending love and condolences to you. My memories of Helen’s Mama are of a very sincere and sweet lady who was ever cheerful. May your precious memories bring you great comfort at this sad time.

    Dani Carter August 30, 2022