Selma Stockell

Selma peacefully passed away at Sable Cottage in Kelsall, Tarpoley on Friday 5th December 2025, aged 86 years. 

Now reunited with her Mum, Dad, Sonia, Sandra, Roy and many great friends.

A Loving Mum to Sarah, Rachel and Gila. Mother-in-Law to Stephen, Terrance and Stelios. A Cherished Grandmother to Rebecca, Isaac, Clodagh and Rhea. Dear Sister to Bernard and his partner Sandra and Diana and her Husband Philip, who she loved dearly. An adored Auntie to her Nieces and Nephew.

Selma will be deeply missed by her family.

Selma’s daughters wish to thank all of the staff at Sable Cottage Nursing and Residential Home for the wonderful care and support their Mum received during the last 6 years of her life.

‘Zichrona Livracha’ – ‘May her memory be a blessing’

Chosen Charity

In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful to receive donations in aid of two charities.
Cheshire Age UK, as they supported Selma and her family in so many wonderful ways throughout the last six years, or
Royal Society for Blind Children. Selma loved children, and cared for her own mother when she went blind.



Funeral Arrangements

Funeral service and Committal to take place on Thursday 8th January 2026 at 1.20pm at Chester Crematorium.

Selma’s favourite colour was red so those attending are encouraged to wear a splash of red in her memory.

Following Selma’s service, those attending are invited to join the family for light refreshments at:

Oddfellows Chester

20 Lower Bridge Street

CH1 1RS

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Messages of Condolence

  • Selma was our funkiest relation ever
    We adored her as youngsters . We send lots of love and good memories to Sarah Rachel and Gila and all the families
    May she rest in peace and radiate laughter upstairs

    Lee Benson – 17th December 2025

  • I first met Selma 54 years ago and from that very first day her warmth and wonderful humour has shone through. She instantly made me feel truly a part of her family and indeed that’s how I have felt ever since.
    She was a wonderful mum showing her three lovely girls the values of compassion and “family”. I think we can expect to feel a little diminished now by Selly’s presence no longer being in our lives. May her dear soul rest in peace and her legacy continue for ever more.

    Nick Mandell – 17th December 2025

  • Darling Selly.
    The oldest of my cousins, and loved by us all. She was “Bossy Boots” when I was little, but in the best way. So, so many good memories. She was kind, loving, and incredibly funny. Even though I didn’t get to see her in her later years, I would follow her through the girls’ posts on FB, and see pics of birthdays etc. She always looked smashing…
    And that smile!
    I know you’re somewhere having a good laugh with your Aunty Sonia 😏
    All my love always to Sarah, Rachel and Gila
    💚💙💜







    Derynne – 17th December 2025

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The Harty Family have been entrusted with the arrangements for Selma, all enquiries to:

Hartys of Chester Family Funeral Directors,
14 Queens Park View,

Handbridge,
Chester,
CH4 7BU

(01244) 421 214