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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

Victor Adair (Portavogie)

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Adair, (Portavogie) Died 30th August 2023, peacefully at Hospital with his loving family by his side. Victor, devoted husband of Eleanor, loving father of Jonathan, Matthew, Natalie and Scott, dear father-in-law of Irene, Louie and Laura, much loved grandfather of Matthew, Maisie, Corey, Greer, Darcie and Kit.


House strictly private. Funeral Service in Trinity Free Presbyterian Church, Portavogie on Tuesday 5th September at 11.30am followed by burial in Kirkistown Cemetery at 1pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be made directly to Ward 3A Ulster Hospital, Dundonald below

Will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all his family and friends.
“Passed on to calmer seas”

Betty McNamara (Kircubbin)

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McNamara, Kircubbin) Died 30th August 2023, peacefully at Nursing Home. Betty, beloved wife of the late Hugh, devoted mother of Paula, Louise and the late Liam, dear mother-in-law of Derek, much loved grandmother of Catherine, Victoria, Chloe, Lucy, Harry, Ben and Isabella, great-grandmother of Quinn and Riley, dear sister of Brian, Olive, Eleanor and Christopher and the late Dennis and Joan and dear sister-in-law of Jim and Pat.

Betty’s remains will be reposing in John Smiths Funeral Home on 31st August from 10am – 12 noon, 2pm – 4pm and 6pm – 8pm. The funeral will leave the Funeral Home on Friday 1st September at 10.30am to St Joseph’s Church, Ballycranbeg for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only, donations if desired can be made directly to Dementia N.I. below

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by all her family and the extended family circle.

Rosemary Simpson (Newtownards formerly of Kircubbin)

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Simpson, nee Young (Newtownards formerly of Kircubbin) Died 23rd August 2023, peacefully at hospital. Rosemary, devoted and loving mother of William, much loved granny of Jasmine and Jamie, Poppy Rose and Zach, dear mother-in-law of Donna and much loved sister of Alec, Denis, Peter, Liam, Dolores, Catherine and the late James and Chris.

Rosemary’s remains will repose in John Smith Funeral Home on Friday 25th August 10am – 12 noon, 2pm – 4pm and 6pm – 8pm. Funeral will leave John Smith Funeral home on Saturday 26th August at 1.30pm to St. Joseph’s Church Ballycranbeg, for Requiem Mass at 2pm followed by interment in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only, donations if desired can be made directly to Action Cancer at below

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving family and the extended family circle.

Joe Smyth (Ardkeen)

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Smyth (Ardkeen) Died 21st August 2023, peacefully at hospital.  Joe, dearly loved husband of Lucia, devoted father of Joseph, Andrew, Stephen, Christopher and Ann-Marie, beloved son of Teresa and the late John, loving brother of Marice and the late Marice and dear son-in-law of Seamus. Much loved Father-in-law, brother-in-law & uncle. Joe’s remains will be reposing in his home 18G Loughdoo Road from 3:30pm today, Tuesday 22nd August.  Funeral will leave his home on Thursday 24th August at 1.30pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballygalget for Requiem Mass at 2pm followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.  Family flowers only please donations if desired can be made directly to Friends of the Cancer Centre below

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

James Palmer (Portavogie)

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Palmer (Portavogie) Died 20th August 2023, peacefully at hospital. James, dearly loved husband of Muriel, devoted father of Jason and Leigh, dear father-in-law of Alison and Jason and a much loved grandfather of Nakita, Shawna, Scott and Robbie.
Funeral Service in John Smith Funeral Home, 89a High Street, Portaferry on Thursday 24th August 2023 at 11am followed by burial in Kirkistown Cemetery.
House private please. Family flowers only, donations if desired can be made directly to Dementia NI below

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving family and extended family circle. Gone but not forgotten.

Annie Topping Van Den Heuvel, nee Cowan. (Portavogie)

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Annie Topping Van Den Heuvel, nee Cowan. (Portavogie). Died 15th August 2023. Ann, dearly loved wife of Ben, devoted mother of Bennie and Ingrid a much loved grandmother of Brian, Scarllet, Kyan and Ben and great-grandmother of Ezra and Ize.
Ann’s remains will be reposing in her home 95 Springfield Road, Portavogie from 6.30pm Thursday 17th August.
Funeral service in John Smith Funeral Home, 89a High Street, Portaferry, BT22 1QU on Wednesday 23rd August at 1.30pm followed by service in Roselawn Crematorium at 4pm then the family has requested for everyone to join them for refreshments at Scrabo Golf Club, Newtownards.
Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by her sorrowing family and extended circle.