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.

23/04/2026

SLOANES (NEE SWANSON)
TUNSTALL

Peacefully at Sunderland Royal Hospital, with loved ones by her side, on 18th April 2026, aged 81 years, Gloria. Beloved wife of the late John. Dearly loved mam of Denise, Alison and Mel. A dear mother in law to Iain, Anna and the late Ian. Loving sister to Sue and sister in law to Hadi. A much loved nana to Amie, Laura and Samuel and great nana to Ellis and Levi. Also a dear aunty and friend of many.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Friday 15th May 2026 at 11:00am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to The Red Sky Foundation. All welcome afterwards to the Rosedene to continue the celebration of Gloria's life.

Gloria will be sadly missed and remembered always.

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

22/04/2026

BURGESS- GRANGETOWN

Peacefully at Alexandra View Care Home on 11th April 2026, aged 84 years, Albert John. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth. Also a dearly loved brother in law and uncle.

Family and friends please meet for service at St Aidan's Church, Grangetown on Thursday 21st May 2026 at 10:15am, followed by a burial at Sunderland Cemetery, Grangetown. Family flowers only please, donations if desired.

Albert will be sadly missed by all family and friends.

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

20/04/2026

MASON
RYHOPE (FORMERLY COUNDON)

Peacefully at Sunderland Royal Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones, on 14th April 2026, aged 83 years, James (Jim). Dearly loved husband of Ann. A loving dad to Paula, Lenore and Danielle. A much loved grandad of Taylor and Ashton. A dear father in law of Marc, Anth and Chris. Also, a dear brother, uncle and friend of many.

Family and friends please meet for service at St Paul's Church, Ryhope on Friday 8th May 2026 at 1.45pm followed by a committal at Sunderland Crematorium at 2:30pm.

All are welcome to the Silksworth Top Club following the committal to continue the celebration of Jim's life.

Jim will be sadly missed, loved and remembered always.

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

16/04/2026

NOTICE- Our phone lines have now be restored and are working again

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

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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.

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37 Blind Lane Silksworth
Sunderland
SR31AS

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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.