John Duckworth Funeral Directors

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

Join us on Friday the 25th September from 10am at our North Hylton Road Office for the World's Biggest Coffee Morning.

Grab a cuppa, treat yourself to a cake and help us support Macmillan Cancer Support.
If you aren't able to attend but would still like to donation, you can do so via the following link: https://cm26.macmillan.org.uk/fundraising/cm26021535

Full details can be found on our event page:
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01/09/2026

Jane Eleanor Williams
(Nee Clark)

With great sadness Jane peacefully passed away on 20th August, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of her first husband, the late Paul and latterly the late Mike, devoted mum to Vicky, Caroline, Edward and Chris. Jane was a cherished grandmother of Tom, Izzie, Will, Oliver, Ed, Daniel, Ellie, Taiga, Allegra and Violet, a dear sister to Elizabeth and dearest mother-in-law.

A celebration of Jane’s life will take place on Monday 7th September in Sunderland Crematorium at 3pm. Flowers welcome or donations if preferred to St. Benedict’s Hospice. A collection plate will be available on the day, alternatively online donations are available using the link below.

https://www.johnduckworth.co.uk/funeral-details?tribute=jane-eleanor-williams

All enquiries to John Duckworth Funeral Directors, North Hylton Road tel. 0191 5160202

27/08/2026

Macmillan Coffee Morning: Coffee, Cake & Community

Date: Friday, 25th September 2026

Time: 10:00am

Location: John Duckworth Funeral Directors, North Hylton Road, Sunderland, SR5 5QZ

Join us for a slice of something sweet and a good old cuppa as we host a Macmillan Coffee Morning!

Whether you are popping in for a quick break or staying for a proper catch-up, every mug poured and cake sliced helps raise vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. We will have a selection of home-baked treats, tea and coffee flowing, and a raffle with fantastic prizes to be won.

Bring your friends, family, or colleagues along, everyone is welcome. Let us gather, enjoy some delicious bakes, and make a real difference together.

Cash and digital donations welcome on the day. If you would like to bake or donate a raffle prize, please drop us a message or get in touch on 0191 516 0202.

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11/08/2026

Patricia Oxley ‘Pat’
Nee Smiles

With great sadness Pat peacefully passed away on 3rd August, aged 72 years. Devoted mam to Jane, Paul, Abbey, Rebecca and the late Julie and adored nana of her many grandchildren. Pat was a dearest sister of Ann, Raymond, Stephen and the late Bob, dear sister-in-law and auntie; she will be deeply missed by all
who knew and loved her.

Funeral mass in celebration of Pat’s life will take place on Friday 21st August in St. Hilda’s RC Church, Southwick at 11.15am prior to committal within Sunderland Crematorium at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Pat for ESPA - Education & Services for People with Autism.

All enquiries to John Duckworth Funeral Directors, North Hylton Road tel. 0191 5160202