Peter Dodd Funeral Directors

03/12/2025

Iris Cain
(Sunderland)

Sadly, on Monday 17th November, Iris passed away peacefully aged 85. A wonderful Wife to the late Luke, Mam, Mother-in Law, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Auntie, and a good friend to many.

The funeral service will be held at All Saints Church, Monkwearmouth, at 12pm, Tuesday 9th December. Family flowers only.

All enquiries to Peter Dodd Family Funeral Directors. Tel0191 5200666

03/12/2025

Gillian Tweddle
(Washington)

Sadly, on Saturday 29th November, Gillian passed away peacefully at the age of 72, surrounded by her family and her best friend Pat.

A Beloved Mam to Shaun, Carl, Dale, Sarah, Keith, Colin & Elizabeth.
Also a devoted Nanna to Ellis, Kaci, Ava, Caden, Arlo, Damian, Ryan, Leo, Isla, Elle, Mason and Frankie

A funeral service will be held at Sunderland Crematorium on Thursday 18th December at 1:30pm.

All enquiries to Peter Dodd Family Funeral Directors Tel 5200666

03/12/2025

30/11/2025

Valerie Gadsden
(Plains Farm)



Passed peacefully on the 24th November at home aged 81 years, surrounded by her family. Loving Wife of the late Brian, beloved Mam of Valerie and Brian. Devoted Nana to Julianne and Michelle, also a Great Nana to Emily and Eloise.

Funeral service to be held in Sunderland crematorium on Wednesday 10th December at 1:30pm. Family flowers only, donations in lieu for the British Heart Foundation, a collection will be provided on the day.

Valerie’s family warmly welcome you back to the Wavendon after the service to continue the celebration of her life.

All enquiries to Peter Dodd Family Funeral Directors Tel 5200666.

26/11/2025

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25/11/2025

David Punshon

"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day."

In loving memory of David Punshon, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the grand old age of 86. David had a wonderful life that was filled with many adventures. Family was the most important thing to David - a much-loved brother of Eric and Leslie and Sisters-in-Law Judith and Kathleen, adored Uncle of Les and his daughter’s Sara and Alex together with Nephews and now Grand Nieces and Nephews in both Canada and New Zealand. If only every human could be more like David. We were all so grateful to have him in our lives. Bless you, David. We loved you x

Funeral Service to take place at Sunderland Crematorium chapel on Tuesday 2nd December at 10:30am. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer’s Research UK. All enquiries to Peter Dodd Family Funeral Directors Tel 5200666

21/11/2025

Graham (nee Poulton)
High Barnes

Passed suddenly but peacefully in hospital aged 94 years, Dorothy. Loving wife of the late Allan, dear Mam of Stuart and Teresa, Mother in Law to Sandra and Ian. Much loved Nana to Victoria and Rory, Gary and Lauren and Mark. Great Nana, to Jessica, Finley and Dara, also a loved Sister of Alan.
Funeral service to take place in Sunderland crematorium on Wednesday 3rd December at 11am.
Family flowers only please, donations in Lieu for Children in Need, a collection will be provided on the day.
All enquiries to Peter Dodd Family Funeral Directors Tel 5200666.

20/11/2025

KAY
(Redhouse)

Passed peacefully in Sunderland Royal Hospital on 13th November. Aged 70 years, Elizabeth Rose (nee Jackson). Beloved wife of the late Norman, loving mam to to Lee and the late Norman. Dear mother in law to Margaret (Meg). Devoted nana to Jordan, Niall, Katie, Lewis and Jack. Elizabeth was also a dear sister to Tracey, Phillip, Dennis and the late Stan. Elizabeth will also be sorely missed by her nephew Wayne.

Funeral service to be held at Sunderland Crematorium on Wednesday 26th November at 2.00pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to Cancer Research. A collection plate will be provided at the crematorium. All enquiries to Peter Dodd Family Funeral Directors Tel 5200666.

19/11/2025

Peter Dodd Family Funeral Directors, serving the families of Sunderland and the surrounding areas since 1982

13/11/2025

Margaret Atkinson
The Croft Care Home formerly of Ford Estate

Passed peacefully after a long illness in The Croft Care Home on 10th November aged 81 years, Margie.
Beloved Mam of Gary and Michelle and Mother in Law of Fiona and Lee. Adored Nana of Isabelle and Joe, a loving Sister of Joe, Vivienne and the late George and Richard. Also a much loved Aunt, Cousin and has been a dear friend to many.
Funeral service to be held in Sunderland crematorium on Wednesday 26th November at 10am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu for The Croft Care Home, a collection will be provided on the day.
Margie’s family warmly welcome you all back to The Wavendon to continue the celebration of her life.
All enquiries to Peter Dodd Family Funeral Directors Tel 5200666.

13/11/2025

In loving memory of Anthony Robinson (Tony)
Aged 64
Top Postman for Royal Mail and Sunderland Mad.

Passed peacefully surrounded by family at home after a long illness on the 3rd November 2025.
Beloved Partner of Angela Brown.
Adored Father to Kelly, Vicky, Anthony and Mandy.
Loving Grandad to grandkids and great grandkids.
A much loved brother to Elizabeth, Veronica, Teresa, Marie and Jimmy.
Tony touched the lives of so many and will be sorely missed.

Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 25th November at 12.45 in Immaculate Heart of Mary church, Springwell Road followed by committal at Sunderland Crematorium at 1.30pm. Family Flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to The Throat Cancer Foundation. Anthony's family have kindly asked everyone attending the funeral service to wear Sunderland shirts. All enquiries to Peter Dodd Family Funeral Directors Tel 5200666