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.

26/08/2026

ARTHUR ANDERSON- FORMERLY OF FARRINGDON

Passed away in hospital surrounded by loved ones, on 16th August 2026, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Liz. A loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. Family and friends please meet for Service at Sunderland Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 at 2:00 PM. Always in our hearts.

19/08/2026

GEORGE CALVERT- SHINEY ROW

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on 12th August 2026, aged 73 years. The very much loved husband to Liz. A loving dad to Kimberley, Stuart and Katie. A dear father in law to Michael and Lewis. A special grandad to Timmy, Lennox and Phoebe. Also a dear brother, uncle and friend to many. Family and friends please meet for Service at Sunderland Crematorium on Tuesday 1st September 2026 at 1:00 PM. Everyone is welcome back to Penshaw Catholic Club afterwards to celebrate George’s life. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Parkinson’s UK and to be shared with: 'The Barley Mow Retreat' day centre, 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.

19/08/2026

PEARL JOHNSTON (NEE WHITE)- SILKSWORTH FORMERLY FARRINGDON

Passed away peacefully on 13th August 2026, aged 70 years. A loving mam to Karla and Louise. A dear mother in law to John and James. A special nana to Ruby and Jude. Also a loving sister to Pauline, a dear auntie and friend to many.
Private service to be held at Sunderland Crematorium. For those wishing to attend, please contact the family direct for funeral details. Family flowers only please, a donation box will be available at the crematorium for the residents at Abbeyfield.
Will be very sadly missed. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 0191 5239099.

17/08/2026

ISABEL MCANENY (NEE AIRSON)- HENDON

Passed away peacefully at Sunderland Royal Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on 7th August 2026, aged 80 years. A loving mam to Steven and Nicola and their partners Claire and Neil. A special nana to Lorna, Archie, Arrison, Annabelle, Thomas and Liam and great nana to Darla. Also a dear sister to Fred, Margaret, Pat and the late Alan. Family and friends please meet for Service at Sunderland Crematorium on Friday 28th August 2026 at 1:30 PM. Will be very sadly missed. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 0191 5239099.

07/08/2026

WALLBANK- SILKSWORTH

Peacefully passed away on 4th August 2026, aged 74 years, Freda. Beloved wife of Dennis. A loving mam of Gary and partner Jackie. A much loved nana of Daisy. Also a dear sister, sister in law, aunty and friend to many.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Friday 21st August at 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers to St Benedict's Hospice will be gratefully received. A donation box will be available at the crematorium.

The family would like this to be a celebration of Freda's life and invite those attending to wear bright and colourful clothing.

Freda will be loved and remembered always.

Any enquiries to Scollen & Wright Funeral Service. Tel 0191 5239099

05/08/2026

FINLAY- PENNYWELL

Peacefully passed away on 31st July 2026, aged 86 years, George. Beloved husband of Josephine (Joan). Loving dad of Lynn. A much loved grandad of Alexandra and husband Chris. Also a dear brother, brother in law, uncle and friend.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Thursday 20th August at 10.30am. Donations if desired to Cancer Research, a donation box will be available at the crematorium.

George will be sadly missed, loved and remembered always.

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

03/08/2026

LOVELL- RYHOPE

Peacefully at home on 28th July 2026, aged 72 years, Tommy. The dearly loved husband of Linda. A loving dad of David and Dawn. A much loved granda of Harry, Amelia and Theo. Also a dear father in law, brother, uncle and friend to many.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Tuesday 18th August at 3pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Daft as a Brush.

Tommy will be sadly missed and remembered always.

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

28/07/2026

MARK WILLIAM SMITH- TUNSTALL FORMERLY RYHOPE VILLAGE

Passed away suddenly on holiday on 17th July 2026, aged 68 years. The very much loved husband of Brenda. A loving brother to Ed and his wife Janet. A dear brother in law to Gordon and Rita. Also a dear uncle, great uncle and friend to many. Family and friends please meet for service at St Paul's Church, Ryhope, on Monday 17th August 2026 at 10:15 AM, followed by burial at Ryhope Cemetery. Everyone is welcome back to the Derwenthurst afterwards to celebrate Mark's life. Flowers or donations welcome. Will be very sadly missed. Any enquiries to Scollen and Wright Funeral Home, Silksworth. Tel 01915239099.

08/05/2026

Funeral notice for Andrew Lee Britton

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37 Blind Lane Silksworth
Sunderland
SR31AS

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