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. William Smith
Peacefully, passed away, on May 25, 2025, at Midlothian Community Hospital. Billy, much loved husband of the late Betty. Loving dad to Janet, Ennio, Brian and Ingrid. Papa / grandad to Serah-Jane, Simon, Kyra and India, great-grandad to Leonardo and a dear friend to many. Funeral service will be at Cockpen Parish Church, on Monday, June 9, at 11 am, thereafter interment at Cockpen Cemetery, at 11.45 am approximately, to which all are welcome. There will be a collection after the service for Midlothian Community Hospital. Family flowers only. | National World
10. Catherine (Denise) Marshall
Denise passed away peacefully, at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, on Thursday, May 15, 2025, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Joe, a very much-loved sister, aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt. A funeral service will be held at Warriston Crematorium, Cloister Chapel, on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 1.30 pm, to which all are warmly invited. Donations can be made on retiral of service or directly to S.S.P.C.A. All enquiries to Scotmid Funerals on 0131 555 5550. | National World
11. John Degnan
Beloved husband of Irene. Loving father and grandfather. Will be sadly missed. | National World
12. Alexander (Eckie) Robb
Peacefully, on May 19, 2025, at home surrounded by his family, Alec (Eckie), much loved father to Alec, Bryan and Nadine and beloved brother to Sandra, Catherine, Myra, Linda, Margaret and the late Jessie. Adored grandad to Nicole, Blaine, Rhia, Jaxon, Jaidon and Cartner and father-in-law to David. Much loved friend to many. Funeral service will be held at Mortonhall Crematorium, Main Chapel, on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 10 am, followed by a burial at Craigmiller Castle Park Cemetery, at 11.15 am. All welcome, a collection in lieu of flowers can be made to Marie Curie. Rest in peace Eckie x. | National World