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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

Irene Hamilton (Kircubbin)

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Hamilton, (Kircubbin). Died 13th April 2020, suddenly at hospital. Irene, dearly loved wife of the late Martin Hamilton, loving and devoted mother of Alan, dear mother-in-law of Christine, much loved granny of Amelia and Sophia and loving sister of John, Debbie, Darren, Robert and the late Billy. Funeral and house strictly private in line with current restrictions. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by her family and all the extended family circle.

Hessie Shanks (Kircubbin)

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Shanks, (Kircubbin). Died 8th April 2020, at her home.  Esther (Hessie) nee Murray, dearly loved wife of Desmond, loving mother of Michael and Gillian, dear mother-in-law of Paula and Marcus and much loved granny of Rachel, Hannah, Clare and Ciara.  On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy.  Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family, sisters Rita and Maureen and family circle.

George Gilmore (Portaferry)

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Gilmore, George. (Marlfield, Portaferry). Died 24th March 2020, peacefully at hospital. Dearly loved husband of Mona and loving and devoted father of Alison. No flowers please, donations if desired made payable to Marie Curie Cancer Care, c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry BT2 1QU.  On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by his family and the Gilmore and Tweedie Family circle. In light of the Covid19 virus, house will be strictly private and in accordance with the Diocesan guidance, the Requiem Mass will be restricted to immediate family only. Non-attendance at the Mass and wake saddens the family but will not cause offence.

Patsy Magee (Portaferry)

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Magee (Portaferry) Died 17th March 2020, peacefully at his home. Patsy dearly loved son of the late Mary Anne and Pat John Magee, dear brother of George and the late Bob, Hugh and James.

Requiem Mass on Friday 20th March at 10am in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.

No flowers please donations if desired to Marie Curie, c/o John Smith funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry

St. Patrick pray for him. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing brother George and all his nephews, nieces and family circle. and will be sadly missed by his loving family and extended family circle.

In light of the Covid19 virus house strictly private and in accordance with the Diocesan guidance the Requiem Mass will be restricted to family and close friends only. Non-attendance at the Mass and wake will not cause offence.

Rita Moreland (Portaferry)

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Moreland (Portaferry) Died 17th March 2020. Margaret Mary (Rita) beloved wife of the late Vincent devoted mother of Philip, Kevin, Angela and Eileen and dearly loved granny of Craig, Ryan, Callum, Amelia-Rose, Danielle, Christopher, Michael, Mark, Aron, Oisin and Cara and great-granny of Eva.

Rita’s remains will be reposing in her son Philip’s home 19 Ashmount Park, Portaferry until her removal on Friday 20th March at 1.30pm to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 2.00pm.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all her loving family.

In light of the Covid19 virus and in accordance with the Diocesan guidance the Requiem Mass will be restricted to family and close friends only. Non-attendance at the wake and mass will not cause offence.

Roy McMullin (Portaferry)

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McMullin, Roy (Portaferry) Died 16th March 2020, suddenly at his home. Beloved husband of Rosamund, devoted father of Karen and Peter, dear father-in-law of Nigel and much loved grandfather of Erin and Joe. Committal on Friday 20th March at 12.30pm in Ballymanish Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Friends of Portaferry Presbyterian Church c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his family.