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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

John Parkinson (Groomsport formerly of Portaferry)

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Parkinson, (Groomsport). Died 5th May 2021, suddenly at his home. John, dearly loved husband of Helen, devoted father of Ian and Joanne, dear father-in-law of Lindsey and Paul, much loved granda of Ellie, Daniel and Frazier and dear brother of Elizabeth.
In line with current guidelines the family home will be private and the funeral service restricted to a family gathering followed by committal in Ballyphilip Parish Churchyard.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by his family and extended family circle.

Kathleen Coyle (Kircubbin)

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Coyle, (Kircubbin). Died 16th April 2021. Kathleen, beloved wife of the late William, devoted mother Mary, Ann, George, John and the late Jane, dear mother-in-law of Seamus, Brenda and Briege, much loved grandmother of Cathy, James, Kevin, Sarah, Brendan, Anna, Michael, Liam, Gerard, Catherine and great grandmother of Emilie, Oliver, Cian, Elliott, Kenny and Ger. In line with current guidelines the family home will be private and the funeral service restricted to a small family gathering. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Cancer Research 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 her family and extended family circle.

Desi Simpson (Cloughey)

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Simpson. (CLOUGHEY) Died 14th April 2021, peacefully at home. Desi, beloved husband of Lynda, dearly loved father of Mark, Dawn and Neill, much loved grandfather of Rebecca, Annalee, Jack, Ross, Courtney, Paige, Lauren and Sebastian.
In line with current guidelines the family home will be private and the funeral service restricted to a small family gathering.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired made payable to Altzheimer’s Society Uk c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry.
Deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his family and family circle.

David Moffatt (Kircubbin)

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Moffatt, David – died suddenly surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday 13th April 2021.
Beloved husband of Mary, devoted father of Claire and Sarah, father in law to Marty and Gary, grandfather of Matthew, Eva and the late Amy. Much loved brother of Cathy, Aidan and Jack.

Unfortunately, due to current restrictions the family home will be private and the funeral restricted to immediate family only. No flowers please, donations if desired can be made payable to Tinylife c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry.

Will be sadly missed by his loving family, friends, and neighbours.

Palmer Agar (Cloughey)

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Agar. (Cloughey) Died 12th April 2021, at hospital. Palmer, son of the late Hubert and Elizabeth Agar, devoted brother of Betty, Eddie, William and May, brother-in-law of Ivan and a dear uncle of Karla, Edd and Elizabeth. In line with current guidelines the family home will be private and the funeral service restricted to a small family gathering.  No flowers please, donations if desired made payable to Portaferry Lifeboat c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry.  Deeply regretted and will be lovingly remembered by his family and family circle.

James Hinds (Portaferry)

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Hinds, (Portaferry) Died 26th March 2021, peacefully at his home. James, beloved husband of the late Mary, devoted father of Seamus and Dessie, dear father-in-law of Catherine, much loved granda of James, Hannah and Sarah-Jane and dear brother of Marie, Frank, Margaret, Monica, Oliver, Leo, Collette and the late Pat, Eddie, Gerard and Austin, R.I.P.  In line with currently guidelines the family home, funeral and burial will be strictly private. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live at 12 noon on Sunday (28th March) on St. Patrick’s Church, Ballygalget Parish webcam https://portaferryparish.com/webcam/2-uncategorised/27-st-patrick-s-church-ballygalget-webcam  Family flowers only, donations if desired to Marie Curie c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his loving family. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.