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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

Thompson Bailie (Portaferry)

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Bailie (Portaferry) Died 1st October 2022, peacefully at hospital. Thompson, beloved husband of Isobel, dearly loved father of Mary, Ann, John and David, a dear father-in-law, much loved grandfather and dear brother to Queenie and Eleanor.

Thompson’s remains will leave his home 32 The Gables, Portaferry on Wednesday 5th October 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 to Ward 3 Ulster Hospital c/o John Smith Funeral Directors 91a High Street, Portaferry (cheques payable to South Eastern HSC Trust).

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

Ann Ritchie (Kircubbin)

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Ritchie (Kircubbin) Died 26th September 2022, peacefully at her home. Ann, beloved wife of Seamus, dearly loved mother of Seamus, Sharon and Shane, dear mother-in-law of Paul, cherished nanny to Seán Óg, Phoebe and Manon and beloved sister of Maureen, Eamonn, Gearoíd, Bronagh, Aidan and the late Pat, Liam, Seamus and Kevin
Ann’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral home viewing times, Tuesday 6pm – 8pm and Wednesday 10am-12noon, 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm.
The funeral will leave the funeral home on Thursday 29th September at 10.30am to St. Joseph’s Church, Ballycranbeg for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Marie Curie c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all her family and extended family circle.

Maria (Marian) Perry (Downpatrick)

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PERRY (Downpatrick) Died 20th September 2022, peacefully at her home, 8 Marian Park, Downpatrick. Maria (Marian), beloved wife of the late Emmett, dearly loved mother of Brendan, Roisin, Dympna and Deirdre, dear mother-in-law of Marie, Sean and Brendan, much loved granny of Thomas, Brian, Gavin, Jerram, Sanchia, Felim, Shauna, Conall, Ciaran and Gareth and cherished great-granny of Kelsey, Bethany, Josh, Lorcan, Luke, Sean Emily and Sofia.
Marian’s remains will leave her home on Friday 23rd September at 9am to St. Patrick’s Church, Downpatrick for Requiem Mass at 9.30am. Interment afterwards in Struell Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Marie Curie c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry, BT22 1QU.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all her family, family circle and friends.

Josie Gilmore (Kircubbin)

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Gilmore (Kircubbin) Died 14th September 2022, peacefully at home. Josie, beloved wife of the late Barney, dearly loved mother of Concepta, Collette, Gabriel, Declan and Felicity, dear mother-in-law of Frank, Wilma, Junanita and the late Andrew, cherished Granny of Sheena and husband Phil and Berni and partner Jorge and much loved great-granny of Joshua, Angelo and Dylan. Josie’s remains will leave her home 19 Shore Road, Kircubbin on Saturday 17th September at 10.30am to St. Joseph’s Church, Ballycranbeg for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard. Flowers welcome or donations if desired to Guide Dogs for the blind N.I. c/o John Smith Funeral Directors 91a High Street, Portaferry.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all her family and family circle.

Patsy Andrews (Bangor, formerly Portaferry)

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Andrews (Bangor, formerly Portaferry). Died 9th September 2022, peacefully at hospital. Patrick (Patsy), husband of Marie, dearly loved father of Elizabeth and partner Paul and the late Julie, Michelle and Deborah, dearly loved grandfather of Ashleigh, James, Sarah, Becky and Michael and much loved great-grandfather and beloved brother of Margaret, Kathleen and the late James, Denis, Mary and Harry. Patsy’s remains will repose in John Smith Funeral Home on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th from 2pm – 4pm each day.
Funeral Service in John Smith Funeral Home on Tuesday 20th September 2022 at 12 noon followed by service of committal in Roselawn Crematorium at 2pm. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Mary O’Neill (Portaferry formerly Strangford)

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O’Neill nee McDonnell (Portaferry formerly Strangford) Died 10th September 2022. Peacefully at hospital. Mary, dear wife of Barney, loving mother of Andrew and James, dear mother-in-law of Claire and Sarah, devoted sister of Anne and dear aunt of Jacqueline. Mary’s remains will repose at John Smith’s Funeral Home, 91a High Street, Portaferry on Tuesday (13th Sept.) Viewing 10am – 12noon, 2pm – 4pm and 6pm – 8pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in Stella Maris Church, Strangford and funeral afterwards to St Malachys Graveyard, Kilclief. Donations if desired made payable to Chest, Heart & Stroke Association c/o John Smith Funeral Directors. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Lovingly remembered by all her family and family circle.