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.
21. Helen Lamb
03/02/44 - 24/04/25 Passed peacefully, in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, with family present. Catering assistant at Royal Mail canteen until retirement. Beloved partner of Peter Edmond. Mother to Lynn Steer, Steven Steer, Ian Mitchell and Karen Edmond. Sister to Liz Balloch and the late Thomas (Tam) Lamb. Nana to 6 granddaughters. Funeral Service at Mortonhall Crematorium, Main Chapel, on May 23, at 3pm. | Submitted
22. Francis James (Frank) Chapman
(Firrhill / Sighthill / Craigour / Prestonfield) Passed away peacefully, on Thursday, May 8, 2025, aged 74, at the Marie Curie Hospice. He was a devoted, loving husband, cherished dad and proud grandad. He will also be remembered as a beloved father-in-law, brother, uncle and friend. A service to celebrate Frank’s life will be held at Mortonhall Crematorium, Pentland Chapel, Wednesday, May 28, at 12.30pm, to which all are welcome. In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting Marie Curie via the donation box that will be available on the day. | Submitted
23. Norma Price (nee Burgess)
(Leith) Suddenly but peacefully, on May 3, 2025. Beloved sister to Christine, mother to Lindsay, Kirsti and Roslyn, adored grandmother and cousin. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 2pm, in the Chapel at Seafield Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. | Submitted
24. Christopher Harvie
(Edinburgh) Sadly, passed away at home, on April 14, 2025, aged 43, much loved son of Pamela and the late Eric, loving brother of Vincent. Funeral service will be held at Mortonhall Crematorium, Main Chapel, on Wednesday, May 28, at 1pm, to which all are warmly invited. | Submitted