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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

Peter Singleton (Ardkeen, Kircubbin)

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Singleton, Peter (Ardkeen, Kircubbin) died 13th November 2021, suddenly. Dearly loved partner of Yvonne, devoted son of Don and Jill, dear brother of Carol and David, loving father of Liam, Natasha, Yasmine and Jack and a dear grandfather. In line with current Covid guidelines the house and funeral will be private. Family flowers only please donations if desired to the British Heart Foundation via

Peter Singleton (bhf.org.uk)

Lovingly remembered as will be sadly missed by all his family and extended family circle. “Always look on the bright side of life”

Robert (Bert) McMaster (Portavogie)

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McMaster Robert (Bert) – (Portavogie). Called home November 13th 2021, Peacefully at Ulster Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, loving father to Billy, dear father-in-law of Tracey, devoted granda to Nicola and her husband Charlie and much loved brother to Carole. Funeral from his home 2 Westlea Gardens, Portavogie on Wednesday 17th at 11.30am to Glastry Methodist Church for service at 12 noon followed by burial in Kirkistown Cemetery. House strictly private. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Glastry and Portaferry Methodist Church via
https://www.stewardship.org.uk/partners/20030513
Will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all his family and friends who knew and loved him. “The Lord is my Shepherd”
Psalm 23

John Dynes (Ballyrusley, Portaferry)

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Dynes, (Portaferry) Died 6th November 2021, peacefully at his home, 14 Ballyrusley Road, Portaferry, surrounded by all his loving family. John, dearly beloved husband of Catherine, much loved and devoted father of Catherine, Sean, Luke and Paul, loving son of the late Mary and Val Dynes and dear brother of Valerie and the late Patricia, Marie and William and brother-in-law of James R.I.P. John’s cortege will leave his home on Wednesday (10th Nov.) at 10.30am to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip via Ballygarvigan Road and Ballyblack Road, for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard. The Mass can be viewed live on St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip webcam. In line with covid guidelines the home will be restricted to family and close friends. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Macmillan Cancer Support, c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry BT22 1QU. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his family. St Pio pray for him.

Kathleen Ritchie (Portaferry)

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Ritchie, (Portaferry) Died 6th November 2021, peacefully at Nursing Home. Kathleen nee Mullan, R.I.P. dearly loved and devoted mother of Geraldine, Michael, Dominic, Denise, Paddy, David, Elizabeth, Margaret, Karen, Francesca and Paul, much loved Granny and Great-Granny and dear sister of Mary, Roy, Nan and Seamus. Kathleen’s remains will repose in John Smith’s Funeral Home, 91a High Street, Portaferry from Monday (8th Nov.) to Wednesday (10th Nov.) when her cortege will leave at 1.30pm to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip via High Street, Steel Dickson Avenue, Shore Road and Cook Street, for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard. In line with covid guidelines viewing will be strictly by appointment only by phoning 02842728379. The Mass can be viewed live on St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip webcam. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Alzheimers Society, c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry BT22 1QU. Lovingly remembered by the family and extended family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

Hugh McGauran (Portaferry, formerly Belleek)

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McGauran (Portaferry). Died 23rd October 2021, at hospital. Hugh Patrick, dearly beloved husband of Margaret, loving and devoted father of John and Denise, dear father-in-law of Geraldine and Freddie, much loved granda of Declan, Aidan, C.J. and Betsy, dear brother of Mary, Bridget, Thomas, Elizabeth and the late John and Margo and late of 7 Elmgrove Crescent, Portaferry R.I.P. His remains will repose in John Smiths’ Funeral Home, High Street, Portaferry on Monday (25th Oct) from 3pm. – 6pm. and on Tuesday from 10am – 6pm. Viewingstrictly by appointment – call 02842728379. Hugh’s cortege will leave John Smiths’ Funeral Home on Wednesday at 11am to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip via High Street, Ashmount Drive and Windmill Hill, for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining graveyard. The Mass can be viewed live on St Patrick’s Ch. Ballyphilip webcam. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his sorrowing family.

Trevor Coffey (Cloughey)

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Coffey (Cloughey) Died 18th October 2021. Trevor dearly loved father of Lucy and Christopher, dear father-in-law of Fergal, much loved granda of Chloe, Christopher and Éabha-Marie, great-granda of Jacob and Odin and dear friend and partner to Liz. House private please due to Covid. Funeral will leave his daughter Lucy’s home 62a Gransha Road, Kircubbin on Friday 22nd Oct. at 10.30am to St. Joseph’s Church Ballycranbeg for Service at 11am. The service will be relayed to the carpark area for those unable to enter the church due to Covid restrictions. Interment afterwards in Kirkistown Cemetery. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Marie Curie c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his loving family.