02842728379
enquiries@jsmiths.co.uk

John Smith Funeral Directors Logo

  • 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

Carmel McGrattan (Portaferry)

Comments : 0

McGrattan (Portaferry) died 1st June 2022, peacefully in hospital. Carmel, beloved wife of Liam, devoted mother of Sean, Stephanie, Paul, Colm and the late Christopher, dear mother-in-law of Justin, Rachael and Rebekah,
and much loved granny of Willow, Connor, Fionn, Ewan, Jude, Rosamund, Eadie and the late baby Shay
The funeral cortege will leave her home, 1 The Fairways on Sunday 5th June 2022 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11.00am in St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip, followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Chest heart and stroke c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all her loving family and extended family circle.

Harry Murray (Portaferry)

Comments : 0

Murray, Harry (Portaferry) died 26th May 2022 peacefully in hospital surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Mae, loving father of Ann, John, Peter, Declan and the late baby John. Much loved by spouses and partners, Michael, Margaret, Jackie and Charleen. Cherished Granda to John Henry, Margaret, Hugh, Mary Bridget, Shannon, Daniel, Erin, Niall and dear great-granda to Benjamin, Murray and the late Lily-Mae. Family house strictly private. Harry’s remains will repose in John Smith’s Funeral Home, 91a High Street, Portaferry on Friday 27th May from 10am-12noon, 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. The cortege will leave the funeral home on Saturday 28th May 2022 at 10.30am via Marian Way and Ballyphilip Road for Requiem Mass at 11.00am in St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip, followed by burial in adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to RNLI c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his loving family and extended family circle.

Pat Caldwell (Kircubbin)

Comments : 0

Caldwell (Kircubbin) Died 25th May 2022, peacefully at his home, 3 Church Walk, Kircubbin. Pat, dearly loved husband of Lila, devoted father of Veronica, Gerard, Martina, Angela and Denise, much loved granda to Stephen, Jonathan, David, Niamh, Erin, Aideen and Ryan and a dear brother, uncle and father-in-law.
Pat’s remains will leave his residence at 1.30pm on Friday 27th May to St Joseph’s Church, Ballycranbeg for 2pm Requiem Mass followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations (in lieu) if desired to Ballywalter District Nursing Team to purchase a syringe driver, cheques to be made payable to John Smith Funeral Directors c/o 91a High Street, Portaferry BT22 1QU.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all the family and extended family circle.

William Brown (Kircubbin)

Comments : 0

Brown (Kircubbin) Died 4th May 2022, peacefully at his home, 46 Rubane Road, Kircubbin. William, dearly loved husband of the late Peggy loving father of Hugh, Anne, Margaret, Catherine and Pauline and a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather.

Funeral cortege will leave his home on Saturday 7th May at 11.30am to St Joseph’s Church, Ballycranbeg for Requiem Mass at 12 noon followed by interment in adjoining graveyard.

House strictly private. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Marie Curie c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry BT22 1QU.


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

Geraldine Edgar (Portaferry)

Comments : 0

Edgar (Portaferry) Died 3rd May 2022, peacefully at hospital. Geraldine, beloved wife of the late Thomas devoted mother of Amanda, Claire, Jason and Sarah and their partners Dermot and Shelia, much loved nanny of Chelsea-Rose, Zac, Sophie, Thomas, Aaron, Molly, Matthew, Charlie, Elise, Willow and Jack, great-nanny of Fianna & Jay-Thomas and a dear sister of Christopher.
Geraldine’s remains will repose in John Smith Funeral Home on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th May from 10am – 12 noon and 6pm – 8pm each day.
A private family service will take place in Roselawn Crematorium on Wednesday 11th May. Family home private. No flowers please, donations if desired to Dementia N.I. c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry BT22 1QU.
Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all the family and extended family circle.

Harry McBratney (Newtownards)

Comments : 0

McBratney (Newtownards) Died 20th April 2022, suddenly at hospital. William Henry (Harry), dearly loved husband of Elaine, a devoted brother and a much loved uncle, great uncle and great great uncle. Funeral from his Portaferry residence, 4 Ferry Street, on Saturday (23rd April) at 12.30pm to Ballyphilip Parish Church, High Street, Portaferry for Service at 1pm. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Flowers welcome, donations of desired made payable to Friends of the Cancer Centre c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry BT22 1QU. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, family circle, friends and neighbours.