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.

14/11/2025

RICHIE THOMPSON
TUNSTALL

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of Richie Thompson on 12th November 2025, aged 71 years. The dearly loved husband of Carol. A loving dad, grandad, great grandad and friend of many.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Monday 1st December at 11:00am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired. A donation box will be available at the crematorium.

Richie will be sadly missed and remembered always.

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

12/11/2025

IVY WATSON- RYHOPE FORMERLY SILKSWORTH

Passed away peacefully at home on 25th October 2025, aged 101 years. Beloved wife to the late Robert. The very much loved mam to Iris and Ian. A special grandma to Michael and Gillian and great grandma to Lewis, James, Amy, Alex, Jack and Harry.
Family and friends please meet for service at St Paul's Church, Ryhope, on Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 1:30 PM, followed by cremation at Sunderland Crematorium.
Ivy will be very sadly missed and loved and remembered always.
Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 0191 5239099.

12/11/2025

ROSEMARY ARMOUR (NEE WATSON)- GRANGETOWN

Passed away peacefully on 26th October 2025, aged 94 years. Beloved wife to the late George. Loving mam to Stephen and partner Angie. A special nana to Liam and Lauren and great nana to Miyla, Olivia, Ruby and Kobie. Also a dear sister to Joyce and a special auntie to Irene. Family and friends please meet for service at St Aidan's Church, Grangetown, on Thursday 20th November 2025 at 2:00 PM, followed by cremation at Sunderland Crematorium. Everyone is welcome back to Mill View Social Club afterwards to celebrate Rosemary's life. Will be very sadly missed. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 0191 5239099.

11/11/2025

HINDMARCH (NEE ROWNTREE)
TOWN END FARM

Passed away peacefully at Lansbury Court Care Home, on 5th November 2025, aged 92 years, Ena. Beloved wife of the late Eddie. Dearly loved mam of Ena, Eddie and Pauline. A loving grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. Also a much loved sister, sister in law and aunty.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Friday 28th November 2025 at 10:30am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Alzheimer's. Everyone is welcome back to the Rosedene following the service to continue the celebration of Ena's life.

Ena will be sadly missed and remembered always.

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

07/11/2025

HICKS (NEE STEWART)
SILKSWORTH

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on 2nd November 2025, aged 88 years, Dorothy. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Dearly loved mam of Lisa and Joanne. A loving nana of Amy, Ben and Josh, and great nana of Heidi and Jax. A much loved mother in law to Andrew. Also a dear sister, sister in law, auntie and friend to many.

Family and friends please meet for service at St Matthew's Church, Silksworth on Tuesday 25th November 2025 at 11:30am, followed by committal at Sunderland Crematorium at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired.

Dorothy will be very sadly missed and remembered always.

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

04/11/2025

ALAN SURTEES (GEORDIE)- MILL HILL

Suddenly but peacefully at Freeman Hospital on 26th October 2025, aged 85 years. Beloved husband to the late Sheila. Loving dad of Jacqui, Andrew and their partners Brian and Julie. Cherished grandad of Amy, Jade, Paige and Rachel. Also a dear brother, brother in law and friend to many. Funeral service to be held at Sunderland Crematorium on Friday 14th November 2025 at 1pm. Everyone is welcome back to The Wavendon afterwards to celebrate Alan’s life. A donation box will be available at the crematorium for donations to the British Heart Foundation. Any enqiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 5239099.

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.

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Sunderland
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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.