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.
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5. David Andrew Currie Smith
Died peacefully, on July 15, 2025, at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, after a short illness surrounded by his family who he loved. A funeral service will be held at Mortonhall Crematorium, Pentland Chapel, on Friday, August 1, at 1.30 pm. | National World
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6. Andrew Garrie
Passed away at home, on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Much loved dad to David and Michael, brother to Jane and Richard and grandad to Reggie, Miles, Peggie and Poppy. Funeral service will take place at Warriston Crematorium, Cloister Chapel, on Monday, August 4, at 2.30 pm, to which all are welcome. | National World
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7. Morton Fallon Baxter
On Sunday, July 20, 2025. Dear brother of David and Eileen, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Funeral service to be held at Warriston Crematorium, Cloister Chapel, on Thursday, July 31, at 3.30 pm, to which all are welcome. Family flowers only, please | National World
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8. Pauline Atkinson
Peacefully, at Harbour House Care Home, on Monday, July 14, 2025. Pauline, much loved wife to Douglas, devoted mum to Anna and Rebecca, loving mother-in-law to Mike and Ian, beloved grandma to Caitlyn and Mackenna and a great friend to many. A celebration of Pauline's life will be held at Mortonhall Crematorium, Pentland Chapel, on Friday, August 1, at 3.30 pm, to which all are welcome. Family flowers only. | National World