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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

Martin Savage (Portaferry)

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Savage (Portaferry) Died 14th November 2024, peacefully at his home, 32 Joe Tomelty Drive, Portaferry. Martin, devoted husband of Anne, loving father of Terence, Kevin, Maurice, Pauline and the late Paul, dear father-in-law of Claire, cherished grandad of Luke and Sophie and dear brother of Brendan, Cecilia and the late Ann, Edmond and Sean.

Martin’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Friday 15th November from 10am-12noon, 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm and on Saturday 16th November 10am-12noon.
Funeral will leave the funeral home on Saturday 16th November at 1.30pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 2pm followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.


Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Society below

St Martin pray for him. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by his wife, family and the Savage and Doherty family circle.

Collette Ibbotson (Doncaster formerly Kircubbin)

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Ibbotson (nee Gilmore) died 28th October 2024, suddenly at hospital. (Doncaster formerly Kircubbin)
Collette, beloved wife of the late Andrew, loving daughter of the late Josie and Barney, and daughter-in-law of John and Shirley Ibbotson. Dearly loved sister of Concepta, Gabriel, Declan and Felicity, dear sister-in-law of Frank, Wilma, Junanita, Helen and Jane. Cherished Aunt of Sheena, Berni, William, Jonathan, Madeleine, James and Christopher, and much loved great-aunt of Joshua, Angelo and Dylan.

Collette’s remains will be reposing in 19 Shore Road, Kircubbin from 2pm on Thursday 14th November. Funeral will leave the home on Friday 15th November at 11.30am to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Nunsquarter for Requiem Mass at 12noon followed by burial in St. Joseph’s Graveyard, Ballycranbeg.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by the Gilmore and Ibbotson family circles and her friends.

Ann Harrington (Bangor)

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Harrington (Bangor) Died 10th November 2024, peacefully at hospital. Ann, beloved wife of the late Frank, devoted mother of Fiona, Emer, John and Kevin, dear mother-in-law of Rudy and Margret much loved grandmother of Madeline and Francesca, dear sister of Ciaran and the late Gerry and Kevin and dear sister-in-law of Roisin, Margaret, Barbara, Ann and Emer.

Ann’s remains will be reposing at her home 80 Bryansburn Road, Bangor from 6pm on Wednesday 13th November. Funeral will leave her home on Saturday 16th November at 9.30am to St Comgall’s Church Brunswick Road, Bangor for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Portaferry.

Family flowers only please donations if desired can be made to Dementia NI below.

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

Scott Hillen (Greyabbey)

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Hillen (Greyabbey) Died 2nd November 2024, suddenly at his home. Scott, cherished son of Maureen and the late Jim, dearly loved brother of Susan, dear brother-in-law of Stuart, much loved uncle of Taylor, Josh and Ben and a dear nephew, cousin and friend.

Funeral Service will take place on Friday 8th November at 11am in John Smith Funeral Home, 89a High Street, Portaferry, BT22 1QU.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be made to The BARN Animal Rescue
Or Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary below

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

Collette Ibbotson, nee Gilmore (Doncaster formerly Kircubbin)

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Ibbotson (nee Gilmore) died 28th October 2024, suddenly at hospital. (Doncaster formerly Kircubbin)
Collette, beloved wife of the late Andrew, loving daughter of the late Josie and Barney, and daughter-in-law of John and Shirley Ibbotson. Dearly loved sister of Concepta, Gabriel, Declan and Felicity, dear sister-in-law of Frank, Wilma, Junanita, Helen and Jane. Cherished Aunt of Sheena, Berni, William, Jonathan, Madeleine, James and Christopher, and much loved great-aunt of Joshua, Angelo and Dylan.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by the Gilmore and Ibbotson family circles and her friends.

Rita McMullan (Portaferry)

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McMullan, Rita (Portaferry) Died 26th October 2024, at her home. Beloved wife of the late William, dearly loved mother of Beth, William, Elaine and Gillian and a dear mother-in-law and much loved grandmother and great-grandmother.

Visitors welcome to her son William’s home 3c Loughshore Road, Portaferry. Funeral service in Portaferry Presbyterian Church (The Portico) on Friday 1st November at 11am followed by interment in Ballymanish Cemetery.

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

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