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  • Modern Chapel of Rest

    Personal Service

    We place great importance on delivering a personal service to every family. We understand
    the death of a loved one can be a stressful time. We fell a personal touch can make a big
    difference, which is why, in the event of a death, we travel to your home to make all
    necessary arrangements in person.
  • Funeral Home Reception Area

    Modern Facilities

    Our modern take on the funeral home aims to create a warm, friendly atmosphere,
    that feels like a 'Home from Home'. From the grand entrance hall, to the tastefully
    decorated family suites, every room has been designed with your needs in mind.
  • Funeral Home Facilities

    Bespoke Service

    Arranging a funeral can be a very personal experience. That is why we treat each funeral
    differently, offering a bespoke service, tailoring each funeral to meet the needs and wishes
    of the family.
  • Funeral Home and Hearse

    Family Run Since 1945

    John Smith Funeral Directors has been an independent, family run business since 1945.
    Our aim is to uphold the same traditional family values, created when the business was
    established, to deliver a compassionate, dignified and personal service.

Latest Obituaries

James Gowan (Ardminnan, Portaferry)

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Gowan (Ardminnan, Portaferry) Died 23rd February 2025, peacefully at hospital. James, devoted husband of Iris, dearly loved father of Mark, William and Peter, dear father-in-law of Amanda, Catrina and Sara, cherished grandfather of Connor, Chloe, Adam, Jordan, Jamie, Raurai and Micah and much loved great-grandfather of Grace, Fynn and Lilee-Iris

James’ remains will be reposing in his Home 15a Ardminnan Road, Portaferry on Tuesday 25th Feb and Wednesday 26th Feb, visitors welcome 12noon – 8pm each day.

Funeral Service will be held in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Cloughey on Thursday 27th February at 10am followed by burial in Kirkistown Cemetery at 11am.

No flowers please, donations if desired can be made to The Alzheimer’s Society below

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his family and the extended family circle. The Lord is My Shepherd.

Romie Caulfield (Portaferry)

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Caulfield (Portaferry) Died 23rd suddenly but peacefully at her home. Alexandra (Romie), dearly loved mother of Linda and Cathy, a much loved granny and great-granny and sister of Angela.

Romie’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Tuesday 25th February 10am-12noon.

Funeral Service in John Smith Funeral Home 89a High Street, Portaferry on Wednesday 26th February at 12.30pm followed by burial in Clandeboye Cemetery at 2pm

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all her loving family.

William James Donnan (Kircubbin)

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Donnan, William James (Kircubbin) Died 20th February 2025, suddenly at his home. A dearly loved father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend.

Funeral Service in St. Andrews Parish Church, Ballyeasborough on Thursday 27th February 2025 at 1pm followed by burial in Kirkistown Cemetery at 2pm. At the family’s request, please wear bright coloured clothes.

Family house private.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his loving family.

Deirdre Dorrian (née Crawford )(Portaferry)

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Dorrian, (née Crawford ) Deirdre (Portaferry), died 17th February 2025. Beloved wife of the late Liam, dearly loved mother of Madeleine, Maura, Michael, Joseph, Liam Martin and Christopher, dear mother-in-law of Peter, Liam, Frances, Kate, Eilish and Gurpreet and loving grandmother and great-grandmother.

Deirdre’s remains will be reposing in her home 18 Deerpark Road, Portaferry on Wednesday 19th February from 12noon.
Funeral will leave the home on Friday 21st February at 10.30am to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in St. Patrick’s graveyard, Ballygalget.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the link below

https://www.portaferryparish.com/webcam?view=article&id=29&catid=2

St Martin de Porres pray for her. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her family and the extended Crawford and Dorrian family circles.

James McKee Coffey (Cloughey)

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COFFEY, James McKee (Cloughey) Died 6th February 2025, peacefully at his home. Devoted husband of Elinor, dearly loved father of Dianne, Adrian, Stephen and Francis, dear father-in-law of Glenn, Angela, Suzy and Pamela, cherished grandfather of Aaron, Aimee, Kurtis, Charlotte, James, Melissa, Lee, Will, Emily, Harry and Ellie and a much loved great-grandfather.

James’ remains will be reposing in his home 98 Main Road, Cloughey with visitors welcome Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 2pm-8pm.
Funeral Service on Wednesday 12th February at 12.30pm in Glastry Presbyterian Church followed by burial in Kirkistown Cemetery at 2pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be made to Donaghadee RNLI and NI Chest Heart and Stroke below

Deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by all his family and the extended family circle.

Joe Fowler (Kircubbin)

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FOWLER (Kircubbin) Died 30th January 2025, at his home. Joe, devoted husband of Marie, dearly loved father of Gerard, Grainne, Kevin and Eilish, dear father-in-law of Sandra, Martin, Donna and Darren and a cherished grandfather and great-grandfather.

Joe’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home, 89a High Street, Portaferry Friday 31st January from 2pm – 4pm and 6pm-8pm and on Saturday 1st February from 10am -2pm.
Funeral will leave the funeral home on Sunday 2nd February at 11.30am to St. Joseph’s Church, Ballycranbeg for Requiem Mass at 12noon followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.

Family House private please. Family flowers only, donations if desired can be made to NI Chest Heart and Stroke or Cancer Focus NI below

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his loving family and the extended family circle.