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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

Hugh Anderson (Portaferry, formerly Bangor)

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Anderson, (Portaferry, formerly Bangor) Died 5th January 2022, peacefully at his home, Bar Hall Road, Portaferry, after a long illness. Hugh, beloved husband of Anne, devoted and loving father of Elaine, Shirley and Emily, dear father-in-law of Colin and Andrew, much loved papa of Mollie, Kitty, Callum, Daniel and Orla and dear brother of Jane, Jo and the late Harry and Margaret.

Hugh will be reposing in the Funeral Home on Thursday 6th Jan. and Friday 7th Jan. Viewing is by appointment only, please telephone 02842728379.

Funeral Service on Monday 10th Jan. at 11am in Portaferry Presbyterian Church (Portico) followed by burial in Ballymanish Cemetery at approximately 12noon. Due to covid regulations numbers in the Church are restricted.

House private please (family and close friends only)

Family flowers only, donations if desired to MNDA NI c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry BT22 1QU. Lovingly remembered by all the family.

Sadie Kelly (Portavogie)

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Kelly, (Portavogie) Died 3rd January 2022, peacefully at hospital. Sarah (Sadie) loving and devoted wife of Ian, loving mother of Janet and Stuart, dear mother-in-law of Julie, loving aunt of Adelaide, much loved granny of Kirsty, Shea and Rose and dear sister of Liz. Funeral from her home, 6 Brandon Park, Portavogie on Saturday (8th) at 10.30am, via the harbour, to Trinity Free Presbyterian Church for Service at 11am followed by burial in Kirkistown Cemetery at approximately 12noon. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Alzheimer’s U.K. c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry BT22 1QU. Lovingly remembered by all her family and family circle.

Bobby Adair (Ballygelagh)

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Adair (Ballygelagh) Died 3rd January 2022, peacefully at hospital. Robert (Bobby) loving and devoted husband of Liz, loving father of Robert, Barry and Kerrie, father-in-law to Gunchu, Julie and Colm, much loved granda of Sophia, Sienna, Eva, Zara and Rafa and a dear brother, brother-in-law, son-in-law and uncle. Funeral will leave his home 10a Ballygelagh Road, Ardkeen via The Quarter, on Thursday at 11.30am to St Joseph’s Church, Ballycran for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard. The service will be relayed to the carpark area for those unable to enter the church due to Covid restrictions. House strictly private. Family flowers only, donations if desired to MacMillan Cancer Support (patient comfort fund) c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry BT22 1QU. On his soul Sweet Jesus have mercy. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by the Adair and Dynes family circle

Sean Savage (Portaferry)

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Savage, (Portaferry) Died 30th December 2021, peacefully at hospital. Sean, beloved husband of the late Bridie, loving and devoted Father of Sean, Kevin, Orla and Siobhan, dear father-in-law of Fiona, Nicola, Jim and Gavin, much loved granda of Sean, Lauren, Rachel, Conor, Eoin, Ciaran, Megan, Brianna and Grace and a dear brother of Brendan, Cecilia, Martin and the late Ann and Edmond.

Funeral will leave his home 1 Elmgrove Cresent on Sunday 2nd Jan. at 12.30pm via Ashmount Drive, Windmill Hill, Steel Dickson, Shore Road and Cook Street to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 1pm which can be viewed live on St Patrick’s Ballyphilip Webcam (portaferryparish.com) Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard.

In line with current guidelines, house private (family and close friends only). Family flowers only please donations if desired to Northern Ireland Kidney Patients’ Association c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry.

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

Vincent Morgan (Portaferry)

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Morgan (Portaferry) Died 29th December 2021, peacefully at his home. Vincent, beloved and devoted husband of Violet, dear brother of Margaret, Veronica, Teresa, Bridget, Christina, Danny, and the late Bernie and a much loved uncle and great uncle. His remains will repose at John Smith’s Funeral Home, 91a High Street, Portaferry on Friday (31st Dec.) from 10am to 12 noon and 2pm to 4pm. Visiting times strictly by appointment by calling 02842728379. The cortege will leave the Funeral Home on Saturday 1st Jan. at 10.30am via High Street, The Square, Church Street, Ann Street and Ballyphilip Road to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 11am which can be viewed live on St Patrick’s Ballyphilip Webcam (portaferryparish.com). Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard. House strictly private in line with current guidelines. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by his family and extended family circle.

Maureen Donaldson (Portaferry)

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Donaldson, (Portaferry) Died 29th December 2021, peacefully at her home 1 The Liberty, Portaferry. Maureen, beloved wife of the late Seamus, loving and devoted mother of Jim, Paul and Anne, dear mother-in-law of Jillian, Brenda and Sean, much loved granny of Gary, Michael, Jack, Ryan, Mark, Rachel, Matthew, Conal and Niall, dear great-granny of Corey and dear sister of Bridget, Gerard and Brendan and the late Elish, Joseph, George, John, Hugh, Kevin, Jimmy, Clare, Michael and Eamon. R.I.P. Funeral will leave her home on Friday 31st Dec. at 1pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 1.30pm which can be viewed live on St Patrick’s Ballyphilip Webcam (portaferryparish.com) Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard. In line with current guidelines, house private (family and close friends only). Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by her family and extended family circle.