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.

17/02/2026

WELSH (NEE TIPLING)- LAKESIDE VILLAGE

Mary, landlady of The Dolphin Pub for 32 years, passed away peacefully at home on 11th February 2026, aged 74 years. Dearly loved partner of Kelvin. A much loved mam of Lee, Lisa, Lynn and Dawn. A loving nana of Carly, Ryan, Adam, Amy, Liam, Daniel, Sophie, Ashton, Aaron, Kane and Erin. Also a dear great nana, mother in law, sister, sister in law, auntie and friend of many.

Family and friends please meet for service at St Aidan's Church, Grangetown on Monday 16th March at 10am, followed by committal at Sunderland Crematorium at 11am.

Mary will be loved and remembered always.

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

13/02/2026

STUART (STU) WILSON- SILKSWORTH

Passed away peacefully in Sunderland Royal Hospital on 2nd February 2026, aged 52 years. The very much loved son to Elizabeth and the late Harry. A loving partner to Helen. A loving dad to Jack, Georgia and Matthew and stepdad to Jayden. A much loved brother to Christopher and Michael.
Also a dear grandad, uncle, nephew, brother in law and friend to many.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Thursday 5th March 2026 at 3:30 PM.
Everyone is welcome back to The Legion in Silksworth afterwards to celebrate Stuart’s life. Family flowers only please. Donations to Royal British Legion, 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.

12/02/2026

Kenneth Tipling (Kenny)
Grangetown

It is with great sadness that the family of Kenny Tipling announces his passing, on 3rd February 2026, peacefully at Sycamore Care Centre surrounded by his family.

Kenny was a beloved Husband of Ann, Devoted Dad of Darren & Dean. Cherished Grandad of Jade, Ryan & George. Loved Brother, Brother-in-law and Uncle

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Wednesday 25th February at 1.30pm for a celebration of his life

Family flowers only please, a donation box will be available at the crematorium

Kenny will be sadly missed and forever in our hearts. Reunited with his loving family. RIP

Any enquiries to Scollen & Wright, Grangetown. 0191 5239099

12/02/2026

SLOANES- TUNSTALL

Peacefully at Sunderland Royal Hospital, surrounded by all of his family, on 6th February 2026, aged 83 years, John. The dearly loved husband of Gloria. A loving dad to Denise, Alison and Mel. A dear father in law to Iain, Anna and the late Ian. A much loved grandad to Amie, Laura and Samuel, and great grandad to Ellis and Levi.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Wednesday 4th March at 1pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Red Sky Foundation.

John will be sadly missed and remembered always.

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

04/02/2026

BRYAN GOURLEY- SILKSWORTH

Passed away suddenly on 25th January 2026, aged 54 years, Bryan. The very much loved husband to Julie. A loving dad to Mitchel, Aimee and Connor. A dear son to Christine and Joe. A much loved brother to Joanne. Also a dear son in law to Margaret and Neville and friend to many. Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Tuesday 17th February 2026 at 11:00 AM. Everyone is welcome back to Donkins afterwards to celebrate Bryan’s life. Family flowers only please. There will be a donation box available at the crematorium for donations to a charity of the family’s choice. Will be very sadly missed. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 0191 5239099.

03/02/2026

PATTERSON- RYHOPE

Passed away peacefully on 29th January 2026, aged 90 years, Albert Edwin (Eddie). The dearly loved husband of Dot. Loving dad of Alan, Ian and Stuart. A dear grandad, great grandad, father in law, brother in law, uncle and friend.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Friday 20th February at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, a donation box will be available at the crematorium.

Eddie will be loved and remembered always.

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

03/02/2026

DAVEY DIXON- RYHOPE

Passed away peacefully on 11th January 2026, aged 71 years.
Service will be held at Sunderland Crematorium on Friday 20th February 2026 at 11:00 AM. Everyone is welcome back to The Railway in Ryhope afterwards. Family flowers only please. There will be a donation box available at the crematorium. Will be very sadly missed. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 0191 5239099.

28/01/2026

SANDERSON- MOORSIDE

Passed away peacefully on 26th January 2026, aged 74 years, John. Beloved husband of the late Patricia. A dearly loved dad to Nichola, Angela and Karl. A loving granda to Caitlin, Kirsten, Ciaren and Megan. Also a dear brother, brother in law, uncle and friend of many.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Thursday 12th February at 12.30pm.

Loved and remembered always.

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

23/01/2026

FISHWICK- RYHOPE

Peacefully at St Benedict's Hospice on 18th January 2026, aged 91 years, John. Beloved husband of the late Rose. The dearly loved dad of Jacqueline, Angela, Julie and the late Pam. A much loved grandad to Lee, David, Gavin, Steven, Kirsty, Sarah, Kayleigh and Joshua. A loving great grandad to Caitlin, Kiera, Alfie, Ashton, Lewis, Jayden, Sophie, Alfie Alexander and Ruby. Also a dear father in law to John and John.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Tuesday 10th February at 1pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Benedict's Hospice.

Will be sadly missed and remembered always.

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

23/01/2026

GRISTWOOD- ASHBROOKE

Passed away on 12th January 2026, aged 91 years, Barry. Beloved husband to the late Marion. A dear dad to David and Michael. A special grandad, father in law and friend to many. Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 2:00 PM. Will be very sadly missed. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 0191 5239099.

23/01/2026

PAUL MINTO - RYHOPE

Passed away suddenly but peacefully with his loving family by his side, on 11th January 2026, aged 62 years. A dear son to the late Jean and Tucker. A dear dad to Gemma, Connor and Bradley. A loving grandad. A loving brother to Angela, Jackie and Sharon and the late Ian, Tommy and Raymond. A special uncle to Claire. A dear nephew to Val and friend to many. Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 2:00 PM. Everyone is welcome back to the Guide Post in Ryhope afterwards to celebrate Paul's life. Flowers or donations welcome. A donation box will be available for donations to Macmillan. Paul will be very sadly missed. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 01915239099.

23/01/2026

ARTHUR GISBY - ASHBROOKE FORMERLY NOOKSIDE

Passed away peacefully on 11th January 2026, with his loving family by his side, aged 87 years, Arthur. Loving husband to the late Sheila. A treasured dad to Chris and Susan. A special grandad to Simon (and his wife Vicky), George, Matteo (and his wife Nisha), Jessica and Jaxon and great grandad to Poppy, Oscar, Lily, Lottie, Lola, Pasquale, Lorenzo and the late Jake. A dear father in law to Dave and Mary. Also a dear brother in law to Jennie and the late Bill and Rick and friend to many. Service at Sunderland Crematorium on Wednesday 4th February at 10.30am. Forever in our hearts. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Grangetown. Tel 0191 5239099.

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37 Blind Lane Silksworth
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.