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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

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.

Wilmar McClurg (Portavogie)

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McClurg. (Portavogie). Died 19th July 2022. William (Wilmar), beloved husband of the late Anne and dearly loved father of Llewellyn and the late Alan.
Funeral Service on Monday 25th July at 11am in Portavogie Presbyterian Church followed by burial in Kirkistown Cemetery at 12 noon. Flowers welcome or donations if preferred to Dementia N.I. c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91A High Street, Portaferry. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by his daughter and extended family circle. At Rest

Violet O’Neill (Newtownards)

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O’NEILL, nee Crawford (Newtownards) Died 14th July 2022, peacefully at hospital. Violet, dearly loved mother of Brian, Stephen and Philip, doting granny to Nessa and Darcey, and dear sister of Margaret. Violet’s remains will repose in John Smith Funeral Home, 91a High Street, Portaferry BT22 1QU on Saturday (16th) and Sunday (17th) with viewing from 10am to 1pm. Funeral Cortege will leave the funeral home on Monday 18th July at 10.30am to St. Joseph’s Church, Ballycranbeg for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please – donations if desired to Cancer Research c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving family and friends.

Seamus Byers (Greyabbey)

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Byers. (Greyabbey). Died 9th July 2022, peacefully at hospital. Seamus, dearly loved husband of the late Bridie, loving Father of Kevin, Jeanette and the late Leo, much loved granda of Brett, Katie, Aaron and Jodie and dear brother of Margaret and Rosaleen. His remains will repose in John Smith Funeral Home on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th July viewing from 10am – 12noon, 2pm – 4pm. Funeral cortege will leave the funeral home on Thursday 14th July at 10.15am to St. Joseph Church, Ballycranbeg for Requiem Mass at 10.45.am followed by burial in Greyabbey Cemetery at 12 noon approx. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Cancer Research c/o John Smith Funeral Directors. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed.