Death notices in the East Lothian Courier this week

Every week, we publish death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away.

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

Anyone who wishes to send their own message of condolence can do so by visiting the deceased's death notice page.

Here are the most recent notices placed in the East Lothian Courier:

Sally Allen

Peacefully, on Saturday 11 July 2026, at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Sally, beloved wife of the late Wilf, loving sister, much-loved auntie, cousin, stepmother and friend to many.
Read Sally Allen's full death notice

David John Kellock

Very peacefully, in the loving care of Fidra House, with his family by his side, on 23rd July 2026, David, devoted and dearly loved husband of Jen; cherished dad and father-in-law of Chris and Nic, Steven and Donna, and Jennifer and Ian;
Read David John Kellock's full death notice

Derek William Paterson

Sadly and suddenly on 12th July 2026, Derek, devoted and loving father to Scott and Hannah and loving husband to Tara, adored son to Matthew and Janie and wonderful brother to Kenny. Derek was very much loved by his Paterson, Innes and Rushbrook families.
Read Derek William Paterson's full death notice

Catherine Morrison (née Brown )

Peacefully on Saturday 18th July 2026, with her family by her side at La Cura House Care Home, Berwick-upon-Tweed, after a long illness, Cath, beloved wife of the late Tom, dearly loved mum of David and the late Susan, mother-in-law to Judy and Rodger, grandmother to Fraser and Craig and great grandmother to Lola, Sam, Nathan and Ellie. A Funeral…
Read Catherine Morrison (née Brown )'s full death notice

Martin Gray (North Berwick/ Musselburgh)

Peacefully at East Lothian Community Hospital on Tuesday, 21st July 2026, aged 81 years, Martin, dearly beloved husband of Hilda, much-loved father and father-in-law to Kenneth, Louise, and Brian, and devoted grandad to Roan and Calum. Solicitor in Gorebridge for 30 years.
Read Martin Gray (North Berwick/ Musselburgh)'s full death notice

David Watson

Suddenly on Friday 24th July 2026, David, a dearly loved son to the late Linda, a dear brother, uncle and cousin to the family a very good friend to many. A service will be held at Seafield Crematorium on Tuesday 11th August at 3pm, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited.
Read David Watson's full death notice

Robert 'Bobo' Fairbairn

Passed peacefully at home on Wednesday 29 July 2026. Beloved husband of Irene, a much-loved father to Lindy and grandfather to Jack and Holly.
Read Robert 'Bobo' Fairbairn's full death notice

Freda May Anderson (née Sayer)

At the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, on Sunday 2nd August, Freda, of Kirkcaldy and formerly Dunbar. Much loved widow of Eric and mother, mother-in-law and grandmother.
Read Freda May Anderson (née Sayer)'s full death notice

More death notices

You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.