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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13. Kathleen MacLennan
The family are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beautiful mum on August 14, 2025, aged 80. A wonderful mum and best friend, who was also a loving granny to three grandchildren and widow of a fantastic husband and father. A devoted dog lover and gardener from Balerno, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The funeral will be private to respect her wishes. | National World
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14. Carolyn Hay McCoach
Peacefully, on August 9, 2025, with her family by her side. Loving wife of the late Hugh and beloved mother of Vicky and Laura and step-mum to Hugh. Grandma to Josh, Olivia, Ayla, Sofia and Ashton. Funeral to take place on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 11.30 am, in the Cloister Chapel at Warriston Crematorium. Family flowers only, please. | National World
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15. Andrew Rosie
It is with great sadness we announce the loss of Andy Rosie, who passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at home. Loving husband of Joyce, father to the late Stuart and Craig, brother to Donald, uncle to Cameron, Callum, Blair and Megan. Former Bank of Scotland Law Manager. SNP Assistant National Treasurer. Heart of Midlothian shareholder. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 28, at 11 am, at Mortonhall Crematorium, Main Chapel, please wear bright colours. In lieu of flowers, donations to Marie Curie and Maggie's. | National World
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16. John Larimer
Peacefully, at St John's Hospital, on Thursday, August 7, 2025. John, aged 83 years, beloved husband to Marie, cherished dad to Janice, Paul and Jennifer and a treasured grandad, brother and friend, will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Funeral service will be held at West Lothian Crematorium, on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 2 pm, to which all are respectfully invited. Donations towards British Heart Foundation in lieu of flowers. | National World