Every day, communities in Edinburgh and the Lothians must say their final farewells to family members, friends, colleagues, neighbours and many other characters who have played a unique part in local life.
Some may be more well known than others, but all had a special place in someone’s heart and in our city.
Here we make space to recognise those whose deaths have been announced in the pages of the Edinburgh Evening News this week. The listings below say where they will be remembered, including funeral arrangements, and how to leave your own tributes.
The Evening News’ death notices can be viewed and submitted to through our website here.
9. Colin Spence
(Musselburgh) Sadly, at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Colin, beloved husband of Kirsten, much loved dad of Richard and Stephen and doting grandad to Abbie, Leo and Harrison. A funeral service at Seafield Crematorium, on Tuesday, May 27, at 2pm, to which all are welcome. | Submitted
10. George, MA Edin Borthwick
(Mayfield / Gifford) On May 8, 2025, George, loving husband and best friend of June, much loved dad of Cheryl and Gail, father-in-law of the late Michael, proud papa of Corin and Jasmine and brother, brother-in-law and uncle to the family. Committal at Cockpen Woodland Cemetery, on Monday, May 26, at 11am, followed by a Celebration of his Life at The Dean Tavern, Newtongrange, at 11.30am. No flowers, please. | Submitted
11. Catherine Agnes (Cathy) Stevenson
Catherine Agnes (Cathy) (Southside) Passed away at Milford House Care Home, on May 2, 2025, aged 87 years, Cathy loving mother to James, Gary, David and Dianne. Loved grandmother and great-grandmother. A funeral service will be held at Mortonhall Crematorium, Pentland Chapel, on Monday, May 26, at 11.30am. Cathy will be sadly missed by all. | Submitted
12. Elizabeth (Betty) Morris
(Joppa) Peacefully, at home, on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Betty, beloved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Barbara and Ruth and a dear grandma, sister and auntie. A funeral service will be held at Warriston Crematorium, Lorimer Chapel, on Monday, May 26, at 2 pm, to which all are welcome. | Submitted