Nixon, John (Ballyhalbert) Died peacefully at his home, Victoria Gardens, Ballyhalbert on 19th September 2020. Beloved husband of the late Joan, dearly loved father of John, Karen, Colin, Kimberley and dear mother in law of Elizabeth, David and Pamela. In line with the current guidance the family home will be private. Service at his home on Wednesday (23rd) at 2pm, those wishing to pay their respects may do so outside the home, while observing social distancing.  Burial afterwards in Glastry Presbyterian Churchyard. Will be sadly missed by his sons, daughters, grandchildren and their partners and great grandchildren.

Smyth (Portaferry) Died 16th September 2020, peacefully at his home, 7 Parkhead, Portaferry R.I.P. Paddy, dearly loved husband of Pamela, loving and devoted father of Patrick, William, Gregory, Gary, Barry, Sean Paul, Colin and the late Charleen, Hugh John and Mary-Jo, dear father-in-law of Kyla, Debbie and Orla, much loved granda of Curtis, Ryan, Jessica, Caolan, Shay, Eabha-Grace, Joseph and Ciaran and dear brother of Harry, Jeanette, Mary, Josephine and the late John, Kathleen and Peter.

In line with current guidelines the house and funeral will be private.

The funeral cortege will leave his home on Thursday 17th September at 5.30pm. to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip. Requiem Mass on Friday at 10am can be viewed live on the parish webcab https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-patricks-church-ballyphilip. Burial afterwards in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, 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 his soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by his family and extended family circle.

McDonnell (The Half Hill, Portaferry), Died 12th September 2020. Ellie, dearly loved daughter of Peter and Mary and dear sister of Max.

In line with current guidelines the family home will be strictly private and the funeral service restricted to family and close friends only.

Ellie’s cortege will leave from her family farm, 4 Abbacy Road, Portaferry on Thursday 17th September at 11.00am, escorted by her beloved horses, calling at her stables and then via the Deerpark Road, Ardkeen to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphillip Road, Portaferry for a service at 12.00 noon which can be viewed live on the parish webcab https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-patricks-church-ballyphilip. Burial afterwards in adjoining graveyard.

Donations if desired to the Air Ambulance NI c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry.

Ellie will be greatly missed by all her family and family circle.

McMullan (Kircubbin) died 8th September 2020. Peacefully. Michael (Micky the Bricky), loving father of Gerard, Michelle, Maíread, Patricia, Declan, Sinead and Paul, dear father-in-law of Kerry, Cahal, Peter, Les, Kim and Rachel, much loved granda of Paul, Keavy, Declan, Sarah, Rachel, Jessica, Amy, Katie, Ben, Caitlin, Connor and Cody.
In line with current guidance the family home and Requiem Mass are strictly private. Michael’s cortege will leave his home 95 Parsonage Road at 2pm on Friday 11th Sept. via Main Street and Cooks Brae to St. Joseph’s Church, Ballycran for a private Requiem Mass.
For those wishing to pay their respects the funeral will arrive at St. Patrick’s Graveyard, Ballygalget for interment at approx.. 3.30pm.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving family, sister Margaret, brother-in-law Danny and Jean.

Smyth (Portaferry) Died 7th September 2020, peacefully at his home, Joe Tomelty Drive, Portaferry R.I.P. James (Seamus) dearly loved husband of Marigold, loving and devoted father of Pauline, Lorrell and Jennifer, dear father-in-law of Joseph, Hugh and Paul, much loved granda of Sarah, Conor, Aine, Lorenzo, Eunan, Shay and the late Hugh and dear great-granda of Cillian, Clara, Cliodhna, Teagen, Oisin and Logan. The funeral cortege will leave his home on Tuesday 8th September at 6pm. to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip via Windmill Hill, Steele Dickson Avenue, Shore Road and Cook Street. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am followed by interment in adjoining graveyard. In line with current guidelines the house will be strictly private and numbers attending the Church will be limited. The Requiem Mass can also be viewed live on the parish webcab https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-patricks-church-ballyphilip. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by his wife and family also his sisters Kay, Jacinta, Anne and family circle.