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.
17. Kathleen McLean
Peacefully, at home, on May 10, 2025. Beloved wife to the late Tom, loving mum to Paul and Brian, mother-in-law to Helen. Devoted granny to Thomas, Harry, Eve, Tabitha and Joseph. A funeral Mass will be held at St Teresa R C Church, Wednesday, June 11, at 11 am, followed by burial 12.30 pm, at Mount Vernon Cemetery, to which all are welcome. | National World
18. Ann Gairn Gregor
Peacefully, at St Margaret’s Care Home, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Ann, dearly loved sister of Muriel and the late Marjorie, much loved aunt and friend. Service at Warriston Crematorium, Lorimer Chapel, on Wednesday, June 11, at 3 pm. All welcome. Family flowers only, please. There will be a retiral collection in aid of Ann’s chosen charities, Scottish Association of Mental Health (SAMH) and Macmillan Cancer Care. | National World
19. Kerr Doig
Suddenly but peacefully, at The Beeches Care Home, Dunfermline, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Kerr, aged 84 years. Beloved husband to Maureen, loving dad to Melanie, Kenneth, Kirsty and the late Douglas, much loved grandad, father-in-law, uncle and a good friend to many. Who will be sadly missed. Funeral service will take place at Dunfermline Crematorium, on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 1.15 pm, to which everyone is warmly invited. Casual dress as no funeral attire necessary. Family flowers only please, donations may be given upon leaving the service, if so desired for Alzheimer Scotland. | National World
20. William John (Bill) Affleck
Peacefully, at home, on May 21, 2025, aged 83. Beloved husband to the late Charlotte, loving father to Caroline and David and father-in-law to David and Pauline. Funeral service to be held at Seafield Crematorium, on June 9, 2025, at 10 am, to which all are welcome. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to St Columba's Hospice Care. | National World