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.

15/04/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE

We’re currently experiencing an issue with our phone lines and are unable to take calls at this time. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience or concern this may cause.

If you need to contact us urgently, please call our temporary number 07889567657 or send an email to office@scollenandwright.co.uk we will respond as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your understanding during this time.

14/04/2026

DOBSON (NEE HOGG)
RYHOPE

Peacefully on 10th April 2026, aged 82 years, Beatrice May. Beloved wife of the late Alfie. Loving mam of Alfie, Peter, Lisa and the late Robert. A dear mother in law of Louise, Sarah and Mark. A special sister of Ruth and the late Nancy and Margaret. Also a much loved nana and auntie.

Family and friends please meet for service at St Paul's Church, Ryhope on Friday 1st May 2026 at 10:00am, followed by a service at Sunderland Crematorium at 11:00am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to a charity of the familys choice.

Beatrice will be sadly missed by all.

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

14/04/2026

KATHLEEN MARY CONLAN
(NEE DILLON)

Born 13th September 1934 in the city of Dublin, Ireland and died peacefully 27th March 2026, aged 91 years in the City of Sunderland. Loving Mam to Bernadette, Sean and Seamus. Dear Mother in Law to Angela and Tara. Much loved Nanna to Hayley, Steven, Dylan, Michelle, Paul, Danny, Jack,
Molly, Hunter and Sky. Also Great Nanna to Savanna, Bobby, Connor, Chloe, Arthur, Vinny and Heidi.

Funeral to be held at St Mary's RC Church, Bridge Street, Sunderland on Tuesday 5th May at 12.05pm, followed by a burial at Grangetown Cemetery.

Wake to follow at Red Fox Garden Centre, Newcastle Road- all welcome.

Kathleen will be loved and remembered always.

10/04/2026

PETER MARRS- SILKSWORTH- EX FISHERMAN

Passed away peacefully in hospital with his family by his side, on 4th April 2026, aged 76 years. A loving brother to Andrew and the late Norman and David. A dear brother in law to June and Kate. Also a dear uncle and friend to many. Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Wednesday 29th April 2026 at 2:00 PM. Flowers or donations welcome. A donation box will be available at the crematorium.
Will be very sadly missed. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 0191 5239099.

10/04/2026

ELIZABETH (BETTY) NORMAN- SILKSWORTH

Passed away peacefully on 1st April 2026, aged 84 years, Betty (nee Fletcher). The very dearly loved wife to Kevin. A loving mam to Clare and Anthony. Also a loving nanna to Matthew and Emily. Family and friends please meet for service at St Leonard's RC Church in Silksworth on Friday 24th April 2026 at 11:00 AM, followed by burial at St Leonard's Cemetery.

10/04/2026

GEORGE LAWTHER- SOUTH HETTON FORMERLY RYHOPE

Passed away peacefully on 31st March 2026, aged 70 years. The very much loved husband to Daz. A dearly loved dad to Daniel, Alan, Paul, Rosie and Nikki. A special grandad to Karina, Kai, Jimmy, Chloe and Scarlett and also a great grandad to Noah, Casey and Mason. A special brother to Anthony, Elizabeth, Denise and the late Mary. Also a dear father in law, brother in law, uncle and friend to many. Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Thursday 16th April 2026 at 10:00 AM. Family flowers only please. A donation box will be available on the day. Will be very sadly missed. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 0191 5239099.

31/03/2026

DAVID MATTERS- SILKSWORTH

Passed away on 12th March 2026, peacefully in hospital following a fall, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of the late Janice. A Loving dad to Amanda and Lynda. A dear father in law to Carl and Michael. Also, a beloved grandad to Rachel and Sam. Family and friends please meet for service at St Matthew's Church in Silksworth on Friday 17th April 2026 at 10:30 AM, followed by cremation at Sunderland Crematorium. Loved and remembered always. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 0191 5239099.

27/03/2026

FRANCIS (FRANK) HALEY- RYHOPE

Passed away peacefully at Holy Cross Care Home on 14th March 2026, aged 93 years, Francis (Frank). Beloved husband to the late Winifred. The very much loved dad to John, Christopher, Joanne and Emma. Also a loving father in law, grandad and great grandad. Family and friends please meet for Requiem Mass at St Patrick's RC Church in Ryhope on Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 12:00 PM, followed by burial at Ryhope Cemetery. Loved and remembered always. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 0191 5239099.

23/03/2026

MILLER- RYHOPE
Former secretary, chairman and player of Ryhope Colliery Band

Suddenly at Bede House Care Home on 14th March 2026, aged 94 years, Ronnie. Loving husband of the late Mary. The dearly loved dad of Susan, Robert, Karen and Christine. Also a much loved grandad and great grandad.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Wednesday 8th April at 1:30pm.

Ronnie will be sadly missed and remembered always.

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

20/03/2026

SHIRLEY HOWE- WITHERWACK

Passed away peacefully in Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on 6th March 2026, aged 90 years, Shirley. Beloved wife to the late Norman. A loving mam to Brian and Kathleen. A dear mother in law to Val and the late Mick. A loving nana to Paul, Kelly, Emma and Sarah and great gran to Olivia-Mae, Rayne and Koda.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 11:30 AM. Family flowers only please. A donation box will be available at the crematorium.

Loved and remembered always.

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37 Blind Lane Silksworth
Sunderland
SR31AS

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+441915239099

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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.