Every week, the Dunfermline Press publishes 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 Dunfermline Press:
Chris Lees
Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy on 4th January 2025 surrounded by his loving family, Chris aged 88 years of Dunfermline (formerly of Belfast). Beloved husband of the late Eilish, much loved dad of Christopher, Anne, Catherine and Moira, also a loving grandad, great-grandad and friend to many, RIP.Read Chris Lees’s full death notice
Catherine Naismith
Peacefully at Queen Margaret Hospital, on 25th December 2024, Cathie, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Eric.Read Catherine Naismith’s full death notice
Danny Coyle
Peacefully, in the presence of his loving family and friends, at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, on Tuesday the 24th December 2024, Danny Coyle, aged 85 years of Kelty, formerly Dunfermline. Beloved husband of Isobel, cherished dad of Danny and the late Betsy, dear father-in-law to Linda, doting di and great di, much loved brother of William and…Read Danny Coyle’s full death notice
Phemia Merchant
Peacefully, at Camilla House Care Home, Auchertool, on 25th Dec 2024, Phemia, latterly Rosyth. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy, much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.Read Phemia Merchant’s full death notice
William Brown
Peacefully, at Canmore Lodge, Dunfermline on 17th December 2024. Bill, aged 90, beloved husband of the late Betty, sister to the late Molly, father to Alastair and father-in-law to Marion, and much missed friend of all who knew him.Read William Brown’s full death notice
Margaret McDonald
Previously from Milldean Grove, aged 92 years, passed away peacefully, at Benarty View Care Home, on Sunday 22nd December 2024. So much loved wife, mum, granny, and by all the extended family, friends and carers.Read Margaret McDonald’s full death notice
Robin Park
Unexpectedly, with his wife by his side on the 28th December 2024. Robin, aged 75 years.Read Robin Park’s full death notice
Joanne Kay
Suddenly, surrounded by family on Thursday 19th December 2024, Joanne, aged 69 years. Adored wife of George, much loved mum to Rhona and Fraser and cherished granny to Emily and Kaitlyn.Read Joanne Kay’s full death notice
Shirley Weir
Peacefully, at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, on Tuesday 24th December 2024, Shirley, aged 86 years. Much loved mum of Elaine, dear mother-in-law of Ramez, devoted gran of Amal, Leila, Zoë and Adam, also a loving great-gran of Elisha.Read Shirley Weir’s full death notice
Grace Hoodless
Peacefully at Henderson House Care Home on Friday 27th December 2024, Grace aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late John, a loved mum of Brenda and the late Donna, gran and great-gran.Read Grace Hoodless’s full death notice
John O’Brien
Peacefully, at Victoria Hospital on 22nd December 2024, John, aged 94 years, beloved husband of Bessie, dearly loved father of Stuart, Alastair and Mo. Dearly loved father-in-law of Susan.Read John O’Brien’s full death notice
Margaret Spink
Peacefully at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee on Saturday 21st December 2024, Margaret (Maureen) Spink aged 85, beloved wife of Alex, much loved sister, auntie and friend, sadly missed by all. Funeral service at Dunfermline Abbey on Monday 13th January 2025 at 10.Read Margaret Spink’s full death notice
Samual William Livingston
We mourn the passing of Sam, aged 53, who passed away suddenly at home on Christmas morning 2024. Beloved son of Isabel and the late Sam Livingstone.Read Samual William Livingston’s full death notice
Jonathan Dunsmore
It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden and unexpected death of Jonathan Dunsmore on 3rd January 2025 from complications of ‘flu. Jon was an amazing, kind and gentle human being who saw the best in everyone.Read Jonathan Dunsmore’s full death notice
PAGE Gerald
Gerry( formerly of Rosyth) latterly residing in Rushden, Northampton. Peacefully surrounded by family on Friday 27th December age 74 years.Read PAGE Gerald’s full death notice
More death notices
You can see all our death notices here, or you can place a death notice here.