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.

06/01/2026

SHIRLEY SCOTT (NEE MCDONALD)- SILKSWORTH

Passed away peacefully at Marquis Court in Silksworth on 24th December 2025, aged 88 years. Beloved wife to the late Billy/Guy. A loving mam to Graeme and a dear mother in law to Pat. Also a dear grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many.
Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Monday 19th January 2026 at 1:30 PM.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St Leonard’s Church, 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.

05/01/2026

WELSH- RYHOPE

It is with great sadness to announce the sudden passing of Stephen on 30th December 2025, aged 73 years. Beloved husband of the late Denise. Dearly loved dad of Lee, Lisa, Lynn and Dawn. A dear brother to Robert, Sylvia and Colin. Also a much loved grandad, great grandad, father in law and friend of many.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 10:00am.

Stephen will be sadly missed and remembered always.

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

02/01/2026

NEAL- RYHOPE FORMALLY SPRINGWELL

Passed away peacefully at home, after an illness fought with dignity, surrounded by his loving family, on 23rd December 2025, aged 69 years, David (Sam). The very much loved husband of Grace. A dearly loved dad of David and Christopher. Father in law of Emma. Adored grandad to Ellis, Kieron, Neeve, Ava and Jorgie. Also a dear brother, brother in law, uncle and friend to many.
Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Friday 16th January 2026 at 1pm. Everyone is welcome back to The Wavendon afterwards to celebrate David's life. Family flowers only please, donations to Veterans in Crisis. A donation box will be available at the crematorium. Never forgotten and forever in our hearts. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 0191 5239099.

02/01/2026

GRAEME MACDONALD- SUNDERLAND

Passed away suddenly on 21st December 2025, aged 57 years. A loving dad to Kim. A special grandad, brother, brother in law, uncle and friend to many. Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 10:00 AM. Everyone is welcome to the Ivy House Pub afterwards to celebrate Graeme’s life. Family flowers only please. 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.

02/01/2026

MICKY GRAY- GRANGETOWN FORMALLY FARRINGDON

Passed away peacefully at home on 25th December 2025, aged 75 years. The very much loved husband to Ann. A loving dad to Jacqueline, Julie and George. A loving grandad, great grandad, brother, brother in law, uncle, cousin and a dear friend to many.
Family and friends please meet for Service at Sunderland Crematorium on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 1:30 PM. Everyone is welcome back to the Alex in Grangetown afterwards to celebrate Micky's life.
Family flowers only please. A donation box will be available at the crematorium.

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Will be very sadly missed. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Grangetown. Tel 0191 5239099.

31/12/2025

GILL- RYHOPE

Peacefully at St Benedict's Hospice on 24th December 2025, aged 71 years Jacqui. Dearly loved wife of Michael. Loving mam of Vickie and Lynzee. A much loved grandma of Thomas and Isabella. Also a dear sister, auntie and friend of many.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Friday 23rd January at 1:00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Benedict's Hospice in Jacquis name.

Jacqui will be very sadly missed.

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

22/12/2025

JAMES (JIM/JIMMY) BECK- RYHOPE

Passed away peacefully at St Benedict's Hospice, surrounded by his loving family, on 12th December 2025, aged 87 years. A much loved husband to the late Audrey and partner to the late Pauline. A loving dad to Deb and the late Jan. A dear father in law, grandad, great grandad, brother, brother in law, uncle and friend to many.
Jim will be loved and missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at Sunderland Crematorium on Friday 16th January at 2pm. All welcome back to Grangetown Club afterwards to celebrate Jim's life. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Benedict's Hospice, a donation box will be available at the Crematorium. Forever in our hearts. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Grangetown. Tel 01915239099.

16/12/2025

MURIEL ANDERSON (NEE CORNISH- RYHOPE)

Passed away on 5th December 2025, aged 78 years. The much loved wife of David. A loving mam to David, Gary, Susan and Phillip and the late Michael. A dear nana to Danielle, Rebecca, Nathan, Layla, James, Jamie-Lea, Iain, Ryan and Heather and great nana to Maya, Delilah and Theo. A much loved to sister to Les and Jacqueline. Also a dear auntie and friend to many. Family and friends please meet for Service at Sunderland Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 at 9:30 AM. Everyone is welcome back to the Derwenthurst afterwards to celebrate Muriel’s life. Will be very sadly missed.

15/12/2025

DAVID WILSON- NEW SILKSWORTH

Suddenly, but peacefully, on 28th November, in St. Benedict’s Hospice, aged 78 years, David. The devoted and precious husband of Angela (nee Jobson). The devoted and cherished dad of Nigel, much loved brother of Joyce and brother- in- law of Jack. Dearly loved cousin-in-law of Eleanor and Ralph and a beloved uncle. Service at Sunderland Crematorium on Friday 19th December at 2pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St. Benedict's Hospice, Ryhope.

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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.