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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

Julia Watterson (Belfast)

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Watterson, (Belfast) Died 19th August 2022.  Peacefully at Hospital. Julia, loving and devoted daughter of the late Frances and Jim Watterson, loving sister of Elizabeth, Gwen, Heather and the late June, much loved aunt of David, Suzanne, Claire, William and Jessica, and a dear niece and cousin. Julia will repose in her late home, 21 Sydenham Gardens, Belfast. from Wednesday (24th Aug). A Service of Thanksgiving for her Life will be held on Friday 26th August at 11.30am in St Brendan’s Church, Larkfield Road, Sydenham, Belfast.   Funeral afterwards to Roselawn Crematorium for Committal Service at 1.20pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired made payable to Chest, Heart & Stroke Association c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by her sorrowing sisters and families and extended family circle. Until we meet again God Bless xxx.

Betty Bailie (Kircubbin)

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Bailie, (Kircubbin) Died 17th August 2022, peacefully at hospital. Betty, beloved wife of the late James Henry, devoted mother of Seamus, Libby, Rosemary, Theresa and the late Paddy, dear mother-in-law of Sara and a much loved granny and great-granny and dear aunt of Joe.
Funeral will leave her home 20 Blackstaff Road, Kircubbin on Friday 19th August at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St. Joseph’s Church Ballycranbeg at 11am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please donations if desired to Action Cancer c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by all her family and extended family circle.

Geraldine Gilmore (Portaferry)

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Gilmore (Portaferry) Died 13th August 2022, at her home, 31 Ashmount Park, Portaferry. Geraldine, dearly loved wife of Kieran, loving and devoted mother of Ross, Leonie, Carl, Joshua and Thane, dear mother-in-law of Joanne, Craig, Geraldine and Kristen, much loved granny of Edie, Lena, Alex and Beth and loving sister of Mark and Elaine. Reposing at John Smith’s Funeral Home, 91a High Street, Portaferry on Monday (15th Aug.) viewing times 2pm – 4pm and 6pm – 8pm and on Tuesday, viewing times 10am – 12noon, 2pm – 4pm and 6pm – 8pm. Funeral cortege will leave the funeral home on Wednesday at 10.30am to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by her loving husband Kieran, family and family circle. Rest In Peace.

Mary Blaney (Portaferry)

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Blaney, (Portaferry) Died 2nd August 2022, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary, beloved wife of Andy, loving and devoted mother of Sean, Gerard, Mary, Jacqueline, Dominic, Paul & Gary; much loved granny of Ciara, Áine, Órla, Eoin, Sarah, Andrew, Marc, Christopher, Laura, Aimee, Conor, Kieron, Iona, Dillan, Sol, Ellie, Holly, Molly & Katie and devoted great-granny of Shona, Leah, Riley, Connor, Torin, Patrick, Maisie, Ruby, Oisín, Daniel, Finn, Shea, Casey & Hendrick.
Mary’s remains will repose in her home 2 Ashmount Drive, Portaferry until removal on Friday 5th August at 2pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 2.30pm followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Sister Clare Crockett pray for her.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by all her family and extended family circle.

Hugh Clarke (Portaferry and Isle of Man)

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Clarke, Hugh (Portaferry and Isle of Man) Died 25th July 2022, peacefully at hospital. Dearly loved husband of Rosie (McMullin). Hugh’s remains will repose in John Smith’s Funeral Home, 91a High Street, Portaferry until his Funeral Service on Tuesday 2nd August at 11am in Portaferry Presbyterian Church (Portico) followed by cremation at Roselawn at 1.20pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired made payable to N.I. Air Ambulance c/o John Smith Funeral Directors . Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by family and friends. At Rest.

Ella Ritchie (Portaferry)

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Ritchie, (Portaferry) Died 24th July 2022, peacefully. Ella, beloved wife of the late Brendan, loving and devoted mother of Barry, Moira and Caroline, dear mother-in-law of Teressa and Peter and much loved granny of Conor, Aimee-Rose, Shaun, Darryl and Brendan and great-granny of Halle-Rose.
Ella’s remains will repose in John Smith Funeral home on Monday from 6pm-8pm and Tuesday 10am-12noon, 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm.
The cortege will leave the funeral home on Wednesday 27th July at 10.30am to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Dementia N.I. c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry BT22 1QU.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by all her family and extended family circle.