Scollen & Wright Funeral Service Ltd.

Scollen & Wright Funeral Service Ltd. Founded in 1992, Scollen & Wright Funeral Service Ltd. has been built upon the continued success of Scollen & Wright continues to grow today and into the future.

Based in five areas of Sunderland, we are well equipped to fulfill the needs of people in these areas and beyond. Building upon years of experience, our team all share the same values of caring for the departed with respect whilst treating those left behind with sympathy and understanding.

29/10/2025

ANDY BEVERIDGE- SILKSWORTH

Passed away in hospital on 24th October 2025, aged 59 years. The very much loved brother of Sue, Michelle and Mark. A dear brother in law to Paul and Brian. A special uncle to Leann, Paula, Jamie, Caitlin, Liam, Paige, Shannon and Dolton. Family and friends please meet for service at St Matthew's Church, Silksworth, on Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 1:30 PM, followed by burial at St Matthew's Cemetery. Everyone is welcome back to The Legion in Silksworth afterwards to raise a glass and celebrate Andy's life. Family's request is Sunderland Football/Red colours to be worn. Will be very sadly missed. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 0191 5239099.

24/10/2025

SUSAN VALLELY- (NEE CANE) FARRINGDON (FORMER ROYAL MAIL POST LADY)
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beautiful mam, Susan, who left us peacefully on 14th October 2025 aged 88 years in Sycamore Care Centre, surrounded by her family's love.
A beloved wife to Vincent,
A devoted loving mam to Les, Lynn, Gill, Karen and the late Graham. Also a dear mother-in-law to Kev, Jean, Brian, Lorraine,Christine and the late Chris and Terry. A loving Nana to Nicola, Marc, Rachel, Christopher, Dan, Luke, Beth, Jake, Charlotte, Rebecca, Mathew, and a great Nana , sister-in-law, Auntie, Cousin and a friend to so many.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at The Holy Rosary Church on 6th November 2025 at 10 am, followed by a burial at 11am at Sunderland cemetery, Grangetown . Family and friends are warmly invited to join us in honouring a truly special lady.

As we say goodbye, we celebrate a life well-lived, one filled with love, generosity, and unwavering strength. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her
Family flowers only by request. Donations
if desired to the residents at Sycamore Care Centre. A donation box will
be available on the day. Any enquiries
to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 0191 5239099.

24/10/2025

MAUREEN DIXON (NEE SMART)- EAST END

Passed away peacefully at St Benedict's Hospice on 18th October 2025, aged 78 years. A loving wife to Billy. A much loved mam to Billy, Lynne, Julie, Lee and the late Michael.
A special nana to Claire, Nicole, Dani, Josh, Delaney, Michael, William, Jodie and Olly. Also a dear great nana, great great nana, mother in law, sister, auntie and friend to many.
Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Friday 7th November 2025 at 11:30 AM. Everyone is welcome back to Cheers Bar, East End afterwards to celebrate Maureen's life. Maureen will be very sadly missed and loved and remembered always. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Grangetown. Tel 0191 5239099.

21/10/2025

JOHN HARRISON- RYHOPE

Passed away peacefully at home on 12th October 2025, aged 76 years. The loving husband to Joan. A dearly loved dad to Sandra and John. A special grandad to Will. Also a dear brother to David and Maureen. Family and friends please meet for service at St Patrick's RC Church, Ryhope, on Tuesday 28th October 2025 at 10:15 AM, followed by burial at Ryhope Cemetery. All welcome back to The Derwenthurst afterwards to celebrate John's life. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The British Heart Foundation. Will be very sadly missed. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 0191 5239099.

16/10/2025

SHEILA GRAY (NEE KELLY)- SILKSWORTH

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends in hospital, on 8th October 2025, aged 90 years. Beloved wife to the late Lawrence. A loving mam to Colin and the late Denise. Also a loving gran to Shaunnxa. Family and friends please meet for service at New Silksworth Methodist Church, North Street, on Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 10:00 am, followed by burial at Ryhope Cemetery. Loved and remembered always. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 0191 5239099.

15/10/2025

MILLS- SILKSWORTH

Sadly passed away on 6th October 2025, aged 73 years, Richard. The dearly loved husband of Carol. Also a loving dad, granda and great ga-ga.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Friday 31st October 2025 at 1:00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired.

Richard will be sadly missed and remembered always.

Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 0191 5239099

13/10/2025

ROBINSON (NEE MATTERS)
CHAPELGARTH

Peacefully at Sunderland Royal Hospital on 5th October 2025, aged 78 years, Jean. The loving wife of George. A dearly loved mam of Dionne. A much loved grandmother 'Mum' of Kathleen and Tom, also great grandmother to Nellie.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Friday 24th October 2025 at 10:30am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Alzheimer's.

Jean will be sadly missed, loved and remembered always.

Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home. Tel 5239099

09/10/2025

MILLER- SILKSWORTH

Sadly passed away on 6th October 2025, aged 58 years, Dave. Much loved brother of Chris, Joan, Sue, Wendy, Will and Allyson. Also a loving uncle and friend to many.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Monday 27th October 2025 at 11:30am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to MIND.

Everyone is welcome back to the Comrades Club, Silksworth to continue the celebration of Daves life.

Will be sadly missed.

Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 0191 5239099

07/10/2025

KISH (NEE TAYLOR)
BARNES

Peacefully at Bede House Care Home on 2nd October 2025, aged 92 years, Doreen. The dearly loved mother of Jane and Angus. Also a dear mother in law of John.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Tuesday 21st October 2025 at 10:30am.

Doreen will be very sadly missed and remembered always.

Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 0191 5239099

03/10/2025

ALBERT WILLIAM SPENCE (TITCHY)
RYHOPE (FORMERLY SILKSWORTH)

Sadly passed away on 24th September 2025, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Pauline. A much loved partner to Iris. Also a loving dad to Julie, Dorinda and the late Paul. Family and friends please meet for service at St Patrick's RC Church, Ryhope on Thursday 16th October at 10am followed by a burial in Ryhope Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Prostrate Cancer. Will be very sadly missed. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 0191 5239099

02/10/2025

LILLEY- RYHOPE

Peacefully at Sunderland Royal Hospital on 26th September 2025, aged 79 years, Pauline. Beloved wife of the late Tom. The cherished mam to Dawn and the late Kaye. A dear sister of Phil. A much loved grandma to Danielle, Luke, Louise and Eliza. Also a treasured great grandma and friend of many.

Family and friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St Patrick's RC Church, Ryhope on Thursday 23rd October 2025 at 10:15am, followed by committal at Sunderland Crematorium at 11:30am. The funeral cortege will assemble prior to the service at Wadham Court at 9.55am for anyone wishing to follow on to the church. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Benedict's Hospice. Everyone is invited back afterwards to the Derwenthurst, to join the family to celebrate Pauline's life and share fond memories.

Pauline will be sadly missed and loved always.

Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home. Tel 0191 5239099

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37 Blind Lane Silksworth
Sunderland
SR31AS

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Based in five areas of Sunderland and, we are well equipped to fulfill the needs of people in these areas and beyond. Building upon years of experience, our team all share the same values of caring for the departed with respect whilst treating those left behind with sympathy and understanding. Scollen & Wright continues to grow today and into the future.