Peacefully and surrounded by her family, on Sunday, May 25, 2025, Alison, aged 75 years. Former teacher at Oaklands School, Tynecastle High School and St Augustine’s RC High School amongst others and resident of Willowbrae for many years. Beloved wife of Philip, cherished mum of Nathan, Evan and Kyle, much loved mother-in-law, granny, sister, auntie and friend to many. She was a regular tennis player, cyclist and singer in various Edinburgh choirs. A funeral service will be held at Greenbank Parish Church, on Thursday, June 12, at 1 pm, to which all are welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, can be made at the service.placeholder image
Peacefully and surrounded by her family, on Sunday, May 25, 2025, Alison, aged 75 years. Former teacher at Oaklands School, Tynecastle High School and St Augustine’s RC High School amongst others and resident of Willowbrae for many years. Beloved wife of Philip, cherished mum of Nathan, Evan and Kyle, much loved mother-in-law, granny, sister, auntie and friend to many. She was a regular tennis player, cyclist and singer in various Edinburgh choirs. A funeral service will be held at Greenbank Parish Church, on Thursday, June 12, at 1 pm, to which all are welcome. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, can be made at the service. | Submitted

Edinburgh Evening News Obituaries: Tributes to lost loved ones sent in by you

Joe Cawthorn
By Joe Cawthorn

Content Strategist

Published 6th Jun 2025, 16:50 GMT

These are the loved ones who were lost in Edinburgh and the Lothians this past week and registered in the Evening News death notices.

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.

The page also has space for readers to submit their own memories and comments.

Suddenly, at Western General Hospital, on Sunday, May 18, 2025, George, much loved husband to the late Fay, loving dad, papa, great-papa, great-great-papa, a good friend to all who knew him and sadly missed by all.

5. George Malone

Suddenly, at Western General Hospital, on Sunday, May 18, 2025, George, much loved husband to the late Fay, loving dad, papa, great-papa, great-great-papa, a good friend to all who knew him and sadly missed by all. | Submitted

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Passed away peacefully, at Northcare Suites, Edinburgh, on Friday, May 9, 2025, aged 96. Devoted wife of the late John and mother of Michael, Alan and Elaine. Funeral will take place at Warriston Crematorium, Cloister Chapel, on June 7, 2025, at 11 am. All family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only.

6. Ella Gray (nee Swan)

Passed away peacefully, at Northcare Suites, Edinburgh, on Friday, May 9, 2025, aged 96. Devoted wife of the late John and mother of Michael, Alan and Elaine. Funeral will take place at Warriston Crematorium, Cloister Chapel, on June 7, 2025, at 11 am. All family and friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only. | Submitted

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Peacefully, at home on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, after a long illness, Jim beloved husband of Ann, much loved dad of Fiona, Kirsteen and Duncan, loving Papa to 8 grandchildren. Funeral service on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Holmsford Bridge Crematorium, Dreghorn, at 12.30 pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to The Ayrshire Hospice & Maxillofacial Unit at Crosshouse Hospital in memory of Jim.

7. Jim MacNeill

Peacefully, at home on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, after a long illness, Jim beloved husband of Ann, much loved dad of Fiona, Kirsteen and Duncan, loving Papa to 8 grandchildren. Funeral service on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Holmsford Bridge Crematorium, Dreghorn, at 12.30 pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to The Ayrshire Hospice & Maxillofacial Unit at Crosshouse Hospital in memory of Jim. | Submitted

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Died peacefully, at the Western General Hospital, on May 27, 2025, aged 69. Loved by many. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Loretto and St Michael, Musselburgh, on Tuesday, June 10, at 10 am, followed by Mortonhall Crematorium, Main Chapel, at 11 am, to which all are welcome. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, can be made to Marie Curie UK. RIP.

8. Marysia Zoltowska

Died peacefully, at the Western General Hospital, on May 27, 2025, aged 69. Loved by many. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Loretto and St Michael, Musselburgh, on Tuesday, June 10, at 10 am, followed by Mortonhall Crematorium, Main Chapel, at 11 am, to which all are welcome. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, can be made to Marie Curie UK. RIP. | Submitted

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