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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

Mary Wedge (Portaferry)

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Wedge (Portaferry). Died 10th December 2021, peacefully at nursing home. Mary, dearly loved wife of James, devoted mother of Jim, Eilish, Kathleen, Nuala, Anna and Mary and much loved granny and great-granny. R.I.P.

Her remains will repose in John Smith Funeral Home on Saturday 11th Dec. from 10am to 5pm visiting times strictly by appointment by calling 02842728379. Funeral will leave the Funeral Home on Sunday 12th Dec. at 12.30pm via High Street, Ashmount Drive and Windmill Hill to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 1pm which can be viewed live on the parish webcam St Patrick’s Ballyphilip Webcam (portaferryparish.com) . Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her loving family and extended family circle.

Paddy Frost (Portaferry)

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Frost. (Portaferry) 8th December 2021, peacefully at Seaview House Nursing Home, Ballyholme, late of Ballyrusley Road, Portaferry. Patricia (Paddy) beloved wife of Ian, sister of Ronnie, sister-in-law of Hazel and Heather, devoted mother of Paula, Gwenda, Elaine and James, mother-in-law of Jeff, Mark and Leon, aunt of Catherine and a much-loved Gran and Great-Gran of Emily, Alicia, Christina, Holly, Jonathon, Paul, Eoghán, Amelie, Katie, Aurora, Matthew, George, Max and Megan. House and cremation strictly private. No flowers by request. Donations, if desired made payable to NI Chest, Heart and Stroke c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by the entire family circle.

Sean Hanna (Ardkeen, formerly Warrenpoint)

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Hanna (Ardkeen, formerly Warrenpoint) Died 29th November 2021, peacefully at his home. Sean, Dearly loved and devoted partner of Bee. Requiem Mass in St. Peter’s Church, Warrenpoint on Thursday 9th December at 10.30am which can be viewed live on the parish webcam (churchmedia.tv) followed by private family service in Roselawn Crematorium. In line with current covid guidance numbers attending the Church will be limited. No flowers please, donations if desired payable to Macmillan Cancer Support c/o John Smith funeral directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry. Deeply regretted by his loving partner and entire family circle.

Cathal McGrattan (Portaferry)

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McGrattan, (Portaferry) Died 27th November 2021, Suddenly At Hospital. Cathal, dearly beloved husband of Mary, loving and devoted father of Aoife, much loved granda of Lucia, much loved brother of Anna, Margaret and the late Gerard and a dear Brother-in-law and uncle. Home private in line with covid guidelines. Cathal’s remains will repose in John Smith’s Funeral Home, 91a High Street, Portaferry from Monday (29th) at 10am until 5pm. strictly on an appointment basis only by phoning 02842728379. His cortege will depart on Tuesday at 10.30am to St Patrick’s Church Ballyphilip via High Street, Windmill Hill and Ballyphilip Road, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard. The Service can be viewed live on the parish website. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Simon Community c/o John Smith Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Peggy Rogan (Kircubbin)

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Rogan (Kircubbin) Died 27th November 2021. Peacefully at her brother Malachy’s home, Gransha Road, Kircubbin. Peggy, dearly loved daughter of the late Nora and Paddy Rogan, loving sister of Anthony, David, Tom, Anna, Joe, Jean, George, Peter, Agnes, Teresa, Paul, Malachy, Nora and the late Paddy, Mary and William and a dearly loved sister-in-law and aunt. House private in line with covid guidelines. Peggy’s remains will repose in John Smith’s Funeral Home, 91a High Street, Portaferry from Monday (29th) at 2pm until 5pm. and on Tuesday from 10am until 5.30pm (strictly by appointment only – phone 02842728379) when her cortege will leave for St Joseph’s Church, Ballycran arriving 6pm approx. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am. Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only, donations made payable to MacDermott Unit, Ulster Hospital c/o John Smith Funeral Directors. Our Lady of Knock pray for her. Deeply regretted by her brothers, sisters and extended family circle.

Patricia McKeating (Portaferry)

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McKeating (Portaferry). Died 24th November 2021, peacefully at hospital. Patricia, beloved wife of the late William, loving and devoted mother of Marie, Gerald, Jean, Brian, Martin, Raymond, Bernard and the late Anne, dear mother-in-law of Harry, Dorothy, Philip, Mary, Siobhan and the late Eamon, a much loved granny and great-granny and late of 13 Ann Street, Portaferry. R.I.P. Her remains will leave John Smith Funeral Home, Portaferry on Saturday at 1pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip via High Street, The Square, Church Street, Anne Street and Ballyphilip Road for Requiem Mass at 1 30pm. Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard. In line with current guidance the house will be private. Family flowers only, donations if desired made payable to Dementia N.I., c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry BT22 1QU. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip, Webcam. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by her loving family and family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.