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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

Sarah Inez Mulholland (Portaferry)

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Mulholland, Sarah Inez (Portaferry) Died 7th January 2025, at her home. Dearly loved mother of Lynne, Ruth, Helen and the late Gillian, dear mother-in-law of Matt and Eamonn, cherished granny of Christopher, Lisa, Chloe, Erin and Michael, dear sister of Joan, Jean, Terry and the late Betty, Marie, Anne, and Hugh, and much loved auntie and sister-in-law.

Inez’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home, 89a High Street, Portaferry on Saturday 11th 11am-2pm, Sunday 12th 11am-2pm.  Funeral Service will take place on Monday 13th January at 11am in John Smith Funeral Home followed by burial in Ballymanish Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be made to N.I. Lupus group below

Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all her family, friends and the extended family circle. Granny ‘in the yellow house’ will be forever missed. Rest in peace. “Tread softly, because you tread on my dreams”.

Paddy Flynn (Ballygalget)

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Flynn (Ballygalget) Died 2nd January 2025, peacefully at hospital. Paddy, devoted husband of Patricia, dearly loved father of Gary, Darren and Stephanie, dear father-in-law of Tracey, Sheena and Nigel, cherished grandad of Sarah, Daniel, Noah, Padraig, Eimear, Amaia and Conan and a dear brother of Mary, Vera, William and the late Shelia.

Paddy’s remains will be reposing in his home 10a Ballygalget Road, Portaferry from 6pm on Friday 3rd January. Funeral will leave his home on Sunday 5th January at 12.30pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballygalget for Requiem Mass at 1pm followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please donations if desired can be made to NI Chest Heart and Stroke below

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his loving family.

Eamon Breen (Belfast)

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Breen (Belfast) Died 29th December 2024, peacefully at NI Hospice. Eamon, beloved husband of the late Isabel, dearly loved father of Michael, cherished grandfather of Méalla and dear brother of PJ and the late Alistar and Angela.

Eamon’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Thursday 2nd January from 10am-12noon and 2pm-4pm. Funeral Service in John Smith Funeral Home on Friday 3rd January at 11am followed by burial in St. Patrick’s Graveyard, Ballyphilip, Portaferry.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be made to Northern Ireland Hospice below

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

Michael Carnie (Comber)

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Carnie (Comber) Died 28th December 2024, suddenly but peacefully at his home. Michael dearly loved father of Samantha, cherished grandfather of Jenna and Jason, dear father-in-law of Chris, much loved son of Annie and the late Nicholas and a dear brother of Ann, Geralyn, Philomena, Nicholas and the late Robin.

Michael’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Tuesday 31st December from 2pm-4pm. Funeral service will be held in Roselawn Crematorium on Wednesday 8th January at 12.40pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be made to Macmillan Cancer Support, The Macmillan Unit, Ulster Hospital below

Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his loving family.

Anne Keenan (Portavogie)

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Keenan, (Portavogie) Died 23rd December 2024, peacefully at her home. Anne, devoted wife of James, dearly loved mother of David, Kenneth, Mark, Philip and Sarah Jane, dear mother-in-law of Sarah, Amanda, Audrey and David, cherished granny of Matthew, Nadine, Jodi, William, Clarke, Dianne and Lily-Anne and great granny to Lila.

Anne will repose at her home, 16 Lawson Park, Portavogie from Monday 23rd December until Friday 27th and everyone will be welcomed by the family over this period with the exception of Christmas Day.
Funeral Service on Saturday 28th December at 9am in Ballyhalbert Gospel Hall followed by burial In Kirkistown Cemetery at 10am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be made to Macmillan Cancer Support (The Macmillan Unit, Ulster Hospital) below

Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all her loving family.
Corinthians 5 : 8 Absent from the body, to be present with the Lord, for those who die in Christ.

Ernest Miller (Newtownabbey)

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MILLER, Ernest (Newtownabbey) Died 21st December 2024, peacefully at hospital. Dearly loved father of Suzanne and Laura, dear father-in-law of Graham and Stephen, cherished grandfather of Eden, Luca, Zion Jazmine and Tommy and a dear brother of Brian and Catherine.

Funeral Service will take place on Friday 27th December at 11am in Abbots Cross Presbyterian Church, 91 Doagh Rd, Newtownabbey followed by burial in Carnmoney East Cemetery at 12noon.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be made to Release International or NI Chest Heart and Stroke below

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his family and the extended family circle. ‘Absent from the body present with the Lord ‘