1947 – 2026
On Friday 11th September 2026, Doreen Scully passed away at Blackburn Hospital, aged 79.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Mark and Margaret, the dearly loved wife of Bernard, a devoted mother to Kathryn and Sharron, and a much-loved grandma to Emily, Jessica, Thomas, Jack and Shannon. She was also a proud great-grandma to little Cedar and a dearly loved friend to many.
Doreen was born and brought up in Sacriston before beginning her working life as an accounts and wages clerk. Over the years, she enjoyed many happy times through her work and community life, including dinners at the Black Witch with the Territorial Army, Huncoat Masonic Lodge, and community projects at the Canal Halfway Point and Gatty Park.
Family was always at the heart of Doreen’s life. She lovingly hand-made Kathryn’s Church Walking Day outfits, worked behind the bar at the Pioneer Working Men’s Club on Tanpits Road, and was famous within the family for her homemade Yorkshire puddings and Sunday dinners.
Her grandchildren will remember singing “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” with her, watching Teletubbies and Tweenies, and sharing cut-up apple from the Pat-a-Cake bowl. Doreen also enjoyed a glass of Pinot, cheese and onion pie, and had a lifelong love of musicals, especially Summer Holiday, Dirty Dancing and Joseph.
Doreen was strong-minded, caring and devoted to her family. She knew her own mind, loved deeply and leaves behind many treasured memories that will be held close by all who knew her.
A much-loved wife, mum, grandma, great-grandma and friend. Rest in peace.
Donations are being greatly received in Doreen’s memory for Athuritis UK
