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.
33. Janette Dudgeon
Peacefully, at Highbank Care Home, on May 31, 2025. Janette, a dearly loved wife to Bob, loving mum to Mark and Jacqueline,a devoted granny and great-gran. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. A service will be held at Mortonhall Crematorium, Pentland Chapel, on Tuesday, June 17, at 12.30 pm, to which all are welcome. Family flowers only, please. | National World
34. Heather Willens (nee Cuthill)
Died on June 1, 2025. Loving wife of Russell, adored mum of Freya and Tya. Dearly loved daughter of the late Chrissie and Bob. Beloved sister of Maureen and the late Robert and Kevin, also loved sister-in-law and aunt. A service will be held at Seafield Crematorium, on Thursday, June 12 at 3 pm. No flowers and no wake as requested by Heather. | National World
35. Brian Pickup
Peacefully, on June 1, 2025, aged 67. Devoted husband to the late Cath, loving father to Mark and Donna, beloved Papa and Mr Papa to his grandchildren. Cherished brother, uncle and a good friend to many. Funeral service will be held at Warriston Crematorium, Lorimer Chapel, on Friday, June 13, at 2 pm. All welcome. Family flowers only, please. All enquiries to Scotmid Funerals on 0131 551 5111. | National World
36. Evelyn Johannah Arnott (Hutchison)
Peacefully, at Holmesview Care Home, on Saturday, May 24, 2025, Evelyn, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Christopher (Bill), devoted mum of Gary, Joanne and Gavin, mother-in-law to Kenny and Carol. Proud granny of Scott, Michelle, Stacey and Christopher and great-granny of Calvin, Tillie, Carly, Tyler and Leo. A funeral service to which all are welcome, will be held at Mortonhall Crematorium, Pentland Chapel, on Friday, June 13, 2025 at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only. | National World