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Sutherland Donald (Donny) (Leith / Pilton)
Sadly but peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, on November 27, 2016, Donny, loving husband to Liz, much loved dad, grandad, brother, uncle and dear friend to all. A funeral service will be held at Warriston Crematorium, Cloister Chapel, on Friday, December 9, at 12.30 pm to which all are welcome. Flowers can be sent to Deery Funeral Services, 4 Taylor Gardens, EH6 6TG.
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Family
June 15, 2025
Family
June 15, 2025
Happy Father´s Day, missing you always and forever
Family
December 28, 2024
Love and miss you always and forever xxxx
Family
December 15, 2024
You are loved, you are missed so much. Love you to the moon and back xxxx
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Love
November 27, 2024
MEMORIES-
Love you Dad 8 years without you here, everyone missing you so much, love you always and forever xxxx
Family
October 15, 2024
Birthday memories:
8 years without you, never a day goes by without thinking about you, missing you so much love you always and forever xxxx
Family
October 15, 2024
Happy birthday dad. Missing you every day. Love you to the moon and and back. Xxxxxxxx
love you love you
November 27, 2022
Memories-
Can't believe its 6 years today Dad, we are all missing you so much it still feels like yesterday we lost you. Mums still feeling your presence around the house and feels you touching her hair. Thank you for coming to visit me in a dream recently it was lovely seeing your beautiful face again and hope you will give another visitation soon. We will all be remembering you in our own special little way today, missing you always and forever xxxx
Sarah Sutherland
November 27, 2022
Can't believe it's been 6 yrs dad your granddaughter has been in tears today as she's working today in the place we left you and is finding it difficult. Please let her know your ok I miss you dad till we meet again love you forever gbnf xxx
Family
June 16, 2024
Happy Father´s Day miss you always and forever xxxx
Family
December 25, 2023
Happy Christmas Dad Love and miss you always and forever xxxx
Family
December 25, 2023
Happy Christmas Dad thinking of you always and forever lots of love xxxx
Family
November 27, 2023
Another year when you should be here. Missing you so so much. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxxxxx
Family
November 27, 2023
Family
November 27, 2023
Millie Sutherland
October 15, 2023
Happy birthday grandad, still working your magic from up there.
Forever missing you hope you´ve had the best day ever, love you to the moon & back always
Family
October 15, 2023
Happy birthday. Love and miss you so much. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxxx
Jemma
October 15, 2023
Happy birthday grandad. Miss you so much, hope you´re celebrating up there.
Love you forever and always xxxx
Love you
October 15, 2023
Happy Birthday Dad, we all miss you everyday, love you always and forever xxxx
Love you
November 27, 2022
Another year has passed, it doesn't get any easier missing you each and every day. It's crazy it's been 6 years. Wish you were here with that cheeky smile.
Miss you
Love you to the moon and back. Xxxxxx
Love you
November 27, 2022
Memories- Can't believe its 6 years today Dad, we are all missing you so much it still feels like yesterday we lost you. Mums still feeling your presence around the house and feels you touching her hair. Thank you for coming to visit me in a dream recently it was lovely seeing your beautiful face again and hope you will give another visitation soon. We will all be remembering you in our own special little way today, missing you always and forever xxxx
Jemma
November 11, 2022
Missing you so much lately grandad. I’ve got my own wee flat now, you would’ve loved it. Right by leith docks and near all the good pubs, you and Owen would’ve had a right laugh! Hope you are looking down feeling super proud of everything I’m achieving right now. Love you forever and always xxxx
Sarah
October 15, 2022
Happy birthday dad missing you love you gbnf xxxxxx
Love you
October 15, 2022
Happy Birthday
Missing you.
Love you to the moon and back. Xx
Love you
October 15, 2022
Happy heavenly birthday Dad.
6 years have gone by and still feels like yesterday.
Missing you so much, love. You always and forever ❤❤❤
Xxxx
June 3, 2022
Missing you love you always and forever ❤❤
June 3, 2022
Love you Dad, missing you
November 28, 2021
Missing you so much Dad, each year doesn't get any easier, I keep seeing the feathers and know your around keeping your eye on things, Love you always and forever xxxx
November 27, 2021
Missing you dad. I cry every time I think of you. love you. X
November 27, 2021
Hi, another year passed without you here. Miss you, and love you so much. Love you to the moon and back ❤❤❤❤❤.xxxxx
October 15, 2021
Just a wee message to say Happy Birthday. Wishing you were here with us. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx
October 15, 2021
Happy Birthday Dad,
Missing you so much, still can't believe your gone, keep thinking your going to walk in the living room door when in mothers. The last 2 years have been very different and times passing so quickly.
Mother knows your still around her as you keep moving things around, hope your still looking over us all loving and guiding us.
Love ❤ ❤ you always and forever xxxx
October 15, 2021
December 16, 2020
Getting to that time of year grandad, hope I am doing you proud with everything I'm doing. It's not just for me, it's for you❤
November 27, 2020
This is the day that changed my life for the worst. I lost the main man in my life. Miss you soo much. Keep us safe .
Love you to the moon and back. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
November 27, 2020
Love you Dad miss you millions wish you could be here, been 4 years gone by so quickly just feels like yesterday you left us. Would do anything to have you here with us again xxxxx ❤ love you always and forever
Love ❤ And miss you
November 27, 2020
Memories- can't believe it's 4 years Dad, missing you every day. I see the wee robin when I'm at mothers I'm sure it you keeping mum safe and listening to all the going's on. Strange times at the moment certainly not the world you left, everyone trying to cope in their own way. Wishing you were still here to keep everything together. Love and miss ❤ ❤ you always and forever xxxx
October 15, 2020
Happy birthday dad hope your having a ball up there miss you every day played a song yesterday and your wee man started crying saying he misses you xxxxxx
October 15, 2020
A wee message to wish you a Happy Birthday on this special day.
Thank you for sending the little messages that you leave for us it makes us smile and think of you .
Missing you so much . Love you to the moon and back. ❤
You know who this is ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Birthday wishes
October 15, 2020
Happy Birthday dad we are all missing you so much, I Can't believe it's been 4 years, We all think of you every day and we keep you close to our hearts , I see the wee robin at mothers I'm sure you e sent him to let us know your around as he was right at my foot when I seen mother in her birthday xxxx love you lots always and forever
Happy Father's Day from all of us lots of love
June 21, 2020
Happy Father's Day dad we all love and miss you so much, love you Always and forever xxxx
November 27, 2019
Love you and miss you dad, can't believe it's 3 years you've been gone, we've all missed you every minute of every day since you've gone, love you always and forever ❤❤❤❤
November 27, 2019
3 years just like that! Been really struggling lately without you grandad. Struggling with the thought you'll never see me grow, never see my own family when I have one. I really miss you and hope you know this. Love you forever and always!! Please keep showing me all the wee signs that let me know you're still with me❤
October 15, 2019
Love you miss you always Birthday memories
October 15, 2019
BIRTHDAY MEMORIES
We are all Missing you so much each and every day, can't believe it's been nearly 3 years since you left us, ive definitely felt your presence and we have received you messages through Boag.
Love and miss you always
Love you always and forever xxxx
November 27, 2018
Anniversary memories ❤Love you dad 2 Years today, time is just passing so quickly and life is not the same without you here, we keep feeling your presence around us along with all the strange goings on? Missing you so much each and every day love you always and forever xxxx
November 27, 2018
November 27, 2018
Dad today is a sad day. Each day that passes is a day closer to seeing you again. Life is a roller coaster, I just wish you were here with us. Missing you so so much. Love you to the moon and back.
Love you always and forever no matter where I am.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Millie xx
November 27, 2018
Cannot believe it has been 2 years already grandad !!! Feels like only yesterday you were sitting laughing and joking with us! Family will never be the same without you, your probably up there watching down thinking what a riot they all are ! Nothing has changed we miss you more and more every single day! Love you forever and always to the moon and back❤❤❤❤❤ Xxxxxxxx
October 15, 2018
BIRTHDAY MEMORIES: We all Love and miss you always Dad even although we don't write messages on this page all the time, you are always in our hearts and thoughts forever we miss you every minute of each and every day, there's never a day goes by that we don't talk about you and feel you around us. Love you always and forever xxxx
October 15, 2018
Donald Sutherland
July 21, 2018
Hi dad hope your OK up there I miss u so very much wish I could speak to u one last time but I can't and hurts so much not being able to see your cheeky face ever again I think about u all the time and think of how u would be so proud to have been a great grandad to a lovely little girl who we haven't met yet but who u would have loved so very much dad I hope your looking down and feel so very proud of what, s about to happen love u and miss u dad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
July 14, 2018
Hello Grandad, omg i got your gift earlier on fell right into my hand. Was really freaked out at first but i know its your way off showing me you where there with us. It was so lovely and i will remember that moment. I miss you so much Grandad love you so much. Wish i could hug you one more time. Xxxx
July 8, 2018
Dad it's another day when we are missing you so much. Just wish you were here in person. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx ❤
July 7, 2018
Dad it's your favourite day again, I just wish you were here in person to walk along to were you would go today. We are also keeping your favourite place tidied. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx xxxxx
July 6, 2018
Dad another day when all I want is for you to be here with us. Your wee man is funny at times and I so hope you can see him. I am missing your calmness today, people are so full of energy. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx ❤
July 5, 2018
Dad how on earth did you do so much for us and never complain about it. I hope you are keeping a wee check on your precious cargo. There will be check ups. Wishing you were here with us in person. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxx ❤
July 4, 2018
Dad another day wishing and missing our hero. To have you as my dad was the best gift I was given in this life. Each day that passes is a day closer to you. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx ❤
July 3, 2018
Dad it's not been as sunny today and a lot more cooler and lots more wind. It's bizarre because people were still having barbecues. Wishing you were here with us. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxx ❤
July 2, 2018
Dad your moggy is keeping your place nice and cosy and hairy. Anytime you look for her we know where to find her. Are you seeing what is happening down here. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx ❤
July 1, 2018
Dad it's been another sunny day today, just the kind of day that you really liked, you would have been out in your favourite place. What an interesting day today on our travels. Wishing you were here in person with us. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx ❤
June 30, 2018
Dad they say time heals, well I say it's untrue, we just get on with each day as it comes. Every day we miss you so so much . Just to see the twinkle in your eye and hear that laughter I would give anything. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx ❤❤
June 29, 2018
Dad I can't believe it another day realising that you aren't here in person. As you see when it's calm and quiet, it never stays that way. Just wish we had your wise words to guide us. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx ❤
June 28, 2018
Dad I don't know what's happened in the garden with all the feathers. Also the fence has new red additions on it. I'm trying to keep watering the plants in this hot sunny weather. Just wish you were here in person with us. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx ❤
June 27, 2018
Dad it's troubles birthday today. They are just the same calm then a firecracker. They are getting what they wish for. Just wish you were here to see them and us. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx ❤
June 26, 2018
Dad it's been another sunny day. The kind of day that you really enjoyed. Each day that passes my heart yearns for you to be here. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx ❤
June 25, 2018
Dad well it got fixed out today. It took most of the day but hopefully it remains fixed. You would have laughed at what went on this morning early doors. If I had told you you would have been standing shaking your head. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx ❤
June 24, 2018
Dad another day of shopping and gathering. Did you see what happened today, the air was blue. You would be laughing at what happened. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx xxxxx ❤
June 23, 2018
Dad I hope you heard the chitter chatter today when lots of people were in the house. The sun has been out after all the rain that we had. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx ❤
June 22, 2018
Dad this is tonights message. It's been a busy week down here, I just wish that you were here with us. Just to chat and to smile. I so miss that smile. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxx ❤
June 22, 2018
Dad sorry I didn't send a message last night, I fell asleep. I'm writing this because each day that passes this is my connection to you . Wishing you were here with us. Missing you so so much. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxx ❤
June 20, 2018
Dad it was still raining this morning. Today would have been a day for your film and your blanket. Each day that passes is a day closer to seeing you again. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx ❤
June 19, 2018
Dad another day wishing and praying you were here with us. Each day there is new challenges in this life and I so wish you were here to give us your wisdom. It's eventually started to rain, we so need it for the flowers. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx ❤
June 18, 2018
Dad I did send a message yesterday, it looks like it hasn't been accepted to be posted. Sorry I forgot to say happy Father's Day for yesterday. I made sure that your favourite place, or the place you spent most of your time in was tidy and looking better just for you. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx ❤
June 17, 2018
I used to know a Donald Sutherland many years ago. At that time he lived in Leith on Lapicide place, He had a brother named George. I just came across this obituary a few days ago. My heart goes out to his family. My sincere condolence.
Patricia Fetta. (Ainslie)
June 17, 2018
I knew a Donald Sutherland Many years ago. He had a brother George and at the time lived in leith off Ferry Road. I do not know if this is the same donald Sutherland? My heart goes out to all of his family. My sincere condolences. I just discoverd this obituary. Patricia Fetta (Ainslie)
June 17, 2018
Hey grandad. Had a strange dream with you in it lastnight. Not sure if that's you trying to tell me something or not but was good to see you're face again. Missing you like hell, happy grandfathers day! Love you so much xxxxxxxxx
June 16, 2018
Dad another day when situations happen and I so wish you were here to steer us in the right direction. To have you as my dad was the greatest gift I was given in this life. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx ❤
June 15, 2018
Dad how on earth did you keep going each and every day doing the same over and over again. I take my hat of to you for doing so much every day. Just wish you were here with us . Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx ❤
June 14, 2018
Dad I see you got a new message today. I wish you were part of the upcoming event. It has been gales of wind today, the trees have left their mess behind. A job for the weekend. Wishing you were here with us. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx ❤
June 13, 2018
I miss you so much Grandad i still think off you everyday, i wonder what you would make out off whats happening and whats about to happen very soon. I am a bit scared but excited at same time but I hope you are happy for me. i would do anything too see you being a part off my upcoming special time. Love you and miss you please keep watching down on me xxxx
June 13, 2018
Dad another day wishing you were here with us, to talk too. Wishing each and every day that you were here. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx ❤
June 12, 2018
Dad it's been another sunny day, the days you really liked being in the garden, watching your wee friends climb the trees. Each day that passes is a day closer to seeing you again. Wishing you were here with us. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxx❤
June 11, 2018
Dad they say time heals and hearts are mended. Well I would like to say my heart will never mend. We go along each day doing what we have to do, because that is what you taught us to do. Wishing you were here with us. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx ❤
June 10, 2018
Dad how on earth did you do all the things you did and not loose your mind. I am trying to keep the garden tidy but time runs away. Wishing you were here to talk too. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxx ❤
June 9, 2018
Dad yet another day wishing you were here with the family. It's been a bizarre day, lots going on and the biggest boy has returned from his travels. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxx ❤
June 8, 2018
Dad I hope you saw what they have been borrowing to cut their garden. They tried their best, but we could her your voice saying let me have a go. How I so wish that you were here, just to say that. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx ❤
June 7, 2018
Dad it's near the weekend again, hopefully I will try and get out in the garden this weekend. Yet another situation happening. Wishing you were here with us in person. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx ❤
June 6, 2018
Dad it's been another sunny day here, the plants are liking it but we will have to water them. Yet another situation begins, but there is good news ms got her job. I hope it works out for her. Wishing you were here with us in person. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx
June 5, 2018
Dad its yet another day when our world is just not the same without you here. Wattie has now joined your side, so I hope you are catching up. Each day that passes is a day closer to seeing you again. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx ❤
June 5, 2018
Still thinking of you everyday grandad. What id do to have you telling us all to shut up again! But you'll be glad to know I wouldn't be needing to use the bank of grandad anymore, doing well for myself! Got myself a wee car which I know you sit in and listen to my music! You'll be raging when Arrans in the car and we've got hibs songs on repeat! Miss you. Speak soon xxxxx
June 4, 2018
Dad it's another here on earth. My wish and prayer would be for you to be here with us. The volume in the house tonight would have driven you mad. Yes he finally got a haircut today, it looks like a toupee on top of his head but he likes it. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx ❤
June 3, 2018
Dad the situation takes another twist. You would have been quite stressed about it. Each day that passes my heart yearns for you to be here with us. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx ❤
June 2, 2018
Dad just when we think all things are settled, another situation occurs. Fingers crossed it gets sorted out. The snails are back in the garden due to the wet weather. Wishing you were here in person with us. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxx ❤
June 1, 2018
Dad well they arrived home in one piece, with lots of stories to tell. Your big chap got a bike to keep fit, let's see how he gets on. Also did you see that things have been sorted out with the misunderstanding. Wishing you were here in person with us. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx ❤
May 31, 2018
Dad another day in this world without you is heartbreaking. Each day that passes we get on with it, but don't think for one moment we forget about you. We will never ever forget you,as you will always be the captain of our family. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxxx ❤
May 30, 2018
Dad they are enjoying their holiday. Each day that passes is a day closer to you. I know you wouldn't want us to say that, but it's true. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxx ❤
May 29, 2018
Dad another day wishing you were here with us. We are missing the heart of our family. The drama of family life continues and you would hate it. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx ❤
May 28, 2018
Dad it's been another sunny day, the kind of day that you would be out the back garden. I am trying to keep it looking nice for you. Wishing and praying that you would be here with us in person. Missing you so so much each and every day. Love you to the moon and back. Xxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxxxx ❤
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