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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

Bernadette Breen (Ballygalget)

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BREEN, (Ballygalget) Died 4th June 2025, peacefully at hospital. Bernadette, devoted wife of Michael, dearly loved mother of Niall and Conor, dear mother-in-law of Lara and Irene and cherished grandmother of Bella, Darcy, Milo, Imogen and Kate and dear sister of Sean, Maureen and the late Kathleen and Rita.

Bernadette’s remains will be reposing in her home 13a Ballygalget Road from Saturday 7th June. Visitors welcome on Saturday from 12noon – 6pm and Sunday from 12noon – 6pm.

Funeral will leave her home on Monday 9th June at 10am to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballygalget for Requiem Mass at 10.30am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard. Afterwards everyone is welcome to The Ballygowan Suite, La Mon Hotel, 41 Gransha Road, Comber BT23 5RF for refreshments at 1.30pm

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired can be made to SEHSC – Ulster Hospital ICU, Respiratory Hub and Emergency Department below

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all her family and extended family circle.

Tom Wilson (Glastry)

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WILSON, (Glastry) Died 1st June 2025, peacefully at nursing home. Tom, beloved wife of Josephine, dearly loved father of Jennifer, Carol, Stuart and Ruth, dear father-in-law of Gayle and cherished granda of Hannah, Frazer, Sophia, Holly and Joshua.

Tom’s remains will be reposing in his home 37 Manse Road from 2pm-8pm on Thursday 5th June.

Funeral service in Glastry Presbyterian Church on Friday 6th June at 12noon followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired can be made to Alzheimer’s Society below

Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his family, extended family circle and friends.

Mary Gordon (Portaferry)

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Gordon (Portaferry) Died 27th May 2025, peacefully at hospital. Mary, beloved wife of the late Willie, dearly loved mother of Monica, Margaret, Martin, Debbie and Donna, cherished grandmother of Lucy, Riona, Rory, Lois, Liam, Charlie and Evie, and a dear mother-in-law, sister and aunt.

Mary’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Friday 30th May from 10am-12noon, 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm.

Funeral will leave the funeral home on Saturday 31st May at 9.30am to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip, for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be made to The Little Way Association below

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all her family and extended family circle.

James (Jimmy) Gilmore (Nunsquarter, Kircubbin)

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Gilmore, James (Jimmy) Died suddenly at home, 25th May 2025. Beloved husband of Jean, loving father of James, Anne, Charles, Emily-Rose, Henry and Margaret-Mary, father-in-law to Geraldine, Ronan, Gary and Ronan and a much loved grandfather to Eimer, Ben, Charlotte, Hollie and Sintija, great-grandfather of Lucia, a dear brother, brother-in-law, Uncle and friend.

House private.

Requiem Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Ballycranbeg on Wednesday 28th May at 11am followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired can be made to Ards Peninsula First Responders below

Lady of Knock Pray for Him.

Terry Gordon (Kircubbin)

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Gordon (Kircubbin) Died 11th May 2025, peacefully at hospital. Terry, devoted husband of Alison, dearly loved father of Simon and Sarah, cherished grandfather of Jack, Hayleigh, Archie, Imogen, Cillian and Austen, dear father-in-law of Zoe and Peter and a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle.

Terry’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home, 89a High Street, Portaferry on Wednesday 14th May from 6pm-8pm. Funeral Service in John Smith Funeral Home on Friday 16th May at 10.30am followed by burial in Kircubbin Cemetery, Parsonage Road at 12noon.

Family home private please. Family flowers only. Donations if desired can be made to NI Air Ambulance below

Lovingly remember and will be sadly missed by all his family, family circle and friends.

Anita Busuttil (Kircubbin)

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Busuttil (Kircubbin) Died 25th April 2025. Anita, devoted wife of Tony, loving mother of Conor, Ryan, Daniel and the late Adam, cherished granny of Daniel Jay, dear mother-in-law of Katherine and Jayne dear sister of Mary, Seamus and Gerard, sister-in-law of Rachel and Shelia and a dearly loved Aunt.

Anita’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home 89a High Street Portaferry on Friday 2nd May from 6pm-8pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday 3rd May at 10.30am in St. Joseph’s Church, Ballycranbeg followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.

Family house private please. Flowers welcome or donations if desired can be made to NI Air Ambulance or Helping Hand / Little Heros – The Charity for The Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children below

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Lovingly remembered and will be forever missed by all her loving family, family circle and friends.