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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

Mark Browne (Portaferry)

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Browne (Portaferry), Died 13th December 2023, Peacefully at hospital. Mark, dearly loved husband of Pat, devoted father of Stuart and Meta, dear father-in-law of Francis, a much loved Granda of Megan, Cameron and Melissa and dear brother of Lou, Alex, Ralland and the late Aileen.

Mark’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Friday 15th December at 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm.
Funeral Service in The Portico on Saturday 16th December at 11am followed by burial in Ballyphilip Parish Church of Ireland Cemetery, High Street.

House private please. Family flowers only donations if desired can be made directly to RNLI below

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

James (Seamus) Murray (Portaferry)

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Murray. (Portaferry) Died 10th December 2023, peacefully at hospital. James (Seamus) devoted and dearly loved husband of Celine, dear son of the late Jimmy and Annie and dear brother of the late Baby Margaret Mary.

Seamus’s remains will be reposing at his home Derryward Manor, 6c Ballyrusley Road, Portaferry from 6pm Monday 11th December. Funeral will leave his home on Wednesday 13th December at 10.15am to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please donations if desired can be made to Action Cancer below

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his wife, extended family circle and friends.

Karen Hanna (Coorstown, Dunleer/Portaferry)

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Hanna (Coorstown, Dunleer/Portaferry) Died 7th December 2023, suddenly at her home. Karen beloved wife of Gareth, devoted mother of Clara, Rachel and Calum, dearly loved daughter of Gabriel and Veronica and dear sister of Paudraig, Michael, Mark and Aidan.

Karen’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Monday 11th December 10am-12noon, 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. Funeral will leave the funeral home on Tuesday 12th December at 12.30pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 1pm followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.

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

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

Michael McGoldrick (Kircubbin)

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McGoldrick. (Kircubbin) Died 7th December 2023, peacefully at his home. Michael devoted husband of Patsy, dearly loved father of Michelle and Barrie and cherished granda of Caragh, Caolan and Jeannie.
Michael’s remains will be reposing in his home 17 Glastry Road, Kircubbin. Funeral will leave his home at 11.30am on Sunday 10th December to St. Joseph’s Church, Ballycranbeg for Requiem Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please donations if desired can be made to Marie Curie below

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his family, extended family circle and friends.

Jim Mullan (Portaferry)

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Mullan (Portaferry) Died 5th December 2023, suddenly at his home. Jim dearly loved and devoted husband of Orla, much loved father of Megan and Brianna and dear father-in-law of Rory and Mel.

House private on Wednesday 6th December. Jim’s remains will be reposing in his home 16 Laurelbank Park, Portaferry from 10am on Thursday 7th December. Funeral will leave his home on Saturday 9th December at 10.30am to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please donations if desired can be made directly to MNDA below

Scared Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his family, extended family circle and friends.

Bertie Kelly (Portavogie)

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Kelly Robert (Bertie) Called home 3rd December 2023. Beloved husband of Eleanor, dearly loved father of James and the late Robert, highly respected father-in-law, cherished brother and much loved grandfather and great-grandfather.

A Service of thanksgiving for Bertie’s life will be held in New Road Gospel Hall, Portavogie on Thursday 7th December at 12 noon followed by burial in Kirkistown Cemetery at 1pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be sent directly to ‘The Lords Work Trust’ below

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