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.

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.

23/03/2026

MILLER- RYHOPE
Former secretary, chairman and player of Ryhope Colliery Band

Suddenly at Bede House Care Home on 14th March 2026, aged 94 years, Ronnie. Loving husband of the late Mary. The dearly loved dad of Susan, Robert, Karen and Christine. Also a much loved grandad and great grandad.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Wednesday 8th April at 1:30pm.

Ronnie will be sadly missed and remembered always.

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

20/03/2026

SHIRLEY HOWE- WITHERWACK

Passed away peacefully in Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on 6th March 2026, aged 90 years, Shirley. Beloved wife to the late Norman. A loving mam to Brian and Kathleen. A dear mother in law to Val and the late Mick. A loving nana to Paul, Kelly, Emma and Sarah and great gran to Olivia-Mae, Rayne and Koda.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 11:30 AM. Family flowers only please. A donation box will be available at the crematorium.

Loved and remembered always.

04/03/2026

MORRISON- SPRINGWELL

Peacefully at Lansbury Court on 2nd March 2026, aged 90 years Kenneth (Ken). The dearly loved husband of Joan. Loving dad to Stephen and Kay. A much loved grandpa to Liam, Lewis, Jordan and Connor. Also a dear great grandpa, father in law, brother, uncle and friend.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 11:00am.

Ken will be loved and remembered always.

Cheerio, off you go on your way!

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

27/02/2026

CAROL MUSHENS (NEE SILLETT) -RYHOPE

Passed away on 25th February, aged 72 years. The very much loved wife to the late Arthur. A loving mam to David and Emma. A special nana to Lauren, Connor, Korey and Kaiden and great nana to Faith. A dear sister to Colin and also a dear mother in law and friend to many. Family and friends please meet for Service at Sunderland Crematorium on Thursday 19th March 2026 at 11:00am. Everyone is welcome back to The Derwenthurst afterwards to celebrate Carol's life. No flowers by request, donations to Cancer Research UK. A donation box will be available at the crematorium. Loved and remembered always. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 0191 5239099.

25/02/2026

MAY WATSON (NEE CLOW)- GRANGETOWN

Passed away peacefully at Sunderland Royal Hospital on 15th February 2026, aged 87 years. Beloved wife to the late Tommy. A loving mam to Thomas and Barry. A dear mother in law to Linda and Jackie. A special nana to Thomas, Gareth, Terri, Dale, Danielle and Dan and great nana to Chloe, Codey, Tommy, Miley-May, Bonnie, Indie, Robbie and Hallie. Family and friends please meet for service at St Aidan's Church in Grangetown on Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 12:15pm, followed by burial at Sunderland Cemetery in Grangetown at 1pm. Flowers or donations welcome, a donation box will be available on the day. Will be very sadly missed. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Grangetown. Tel 0191 5239099.

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.

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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.