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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

Dr. Paul Pringle (Holywood)

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Pringle, Paul. Passed away peacefully on 7th July 2024. Dearly loved husband to Maxine, a wonderful dad to Liz, Peter, Danielle and the late Gerry and Debbie, loved grandfather to Jonathan and Daniel, ‘ Daddy to the Woof Woofs,’ beloved brother to Pam, brother-in-law to Tom, uncle to Dale, Dan, Darren and extended families, son-in-law to Marion and the late Willie and brother-in-law to Gary and family.

A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Paul will be celebrated on Monday 15th July at 3pm in La Mon House Hotel, Gransha Road, Comber.

House private. No flowers please, donations in memory of Paul can be made to Rosie’s Trust below

‘Rest In Peace’ Your work is done as your spirit is in all of us.

Aidan Emerson (Portaferry)

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Emerson (Portaferry) Died 5th July 2024, suddenly at hospital.  Aidan, loving partner of Julie, devoted father of Charlotte, and dear stepfather to Leanne, Tracy and Stephanie,  much loved grandfather of Kelli-Anne, dearly loved son of the late Maureen and Henry, dear brother of Barry and Tracey and brother-in-law of Mary and Paul and a loving nephew, cousin and uncle.

Aidan’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Monday 8th July at 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm and Tuesday 9th July at 10am-12noon, 2pm-4pm and 6pm – 8pm.

Funeral from John Smith Funeral Home on Wednesday 10th July at 10.30am to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only, donations if desired can be made to Cancer Research below

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

Maureen Coffey (Portavogie)

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Coffey, Maureen (Portavogie) called home 15th June 2024. Dearly loved wife of the late James, devoted, precious and Godly mother of Paul and the late Hugh & Simon, loving mother-in-law to Susan, cherished sister of Carole and Raye and a much loved sister-in-law. Service of Thanksgiving will be held at 12 noon on Thursday 20th June in Ebenezer Gospel Hall, Main Road, Portavogie, followed by committal in Family burying ground at Glastry Churchyard.
“Absent from the body, present with the Lord.”
Family flowers only please, donations to : Timothy and Rhoda Sloan’s work in Ukraine c/o Susan at Glenndawn, 9 Harbour Road, Portavogie.

Helen Parkinson (Groomsport)

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Parkinson, (Groomsport). Died 11th June 2024, peacefully at hospital. Helen beloved wife of the late John devoted mother of Ian and Joanne, dear mother-in-law of Lindsey and Paul, much loved nanny of Ellie, Daniel and Frazier and dear sister-in-law of Elizabeth

Helen’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home, 89a High Street, Portaferry on Thursday 13th June from 6pm-8pm.

Funeral Service in Groomsport Parish Church on Saturday 15th June at 11am followed by committal in Ballyphilip Parish Cemetery, Portaferry at approx. 1.30pm.

Family flowers only please, donation can be made to Macmillan Cancer Support below

Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by her family, friends and extended family circle.

Dorothy Watson (Slans, Portaferry)

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Watson (Slans, Portaferry) Died 9th June 2024, peacefully at hospital. Dorothy, beloved daughter of the late Hugh and Catherine, dearly loved sister of Jimmy and the late Paddy, Kitty, Teresa, Marie and Patricia and a cherished aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt.

Dorothy’s remains will be reposing in her home, 33 Ardminnan Road from 4pm Tuesday 11th June.
Funeral will leave the home on Thursday 13th June at 10.30am to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballygalget for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be made to Welcome Organisation below

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. St. Pio pray for her.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by the Watson, Gilmore, Monan and Hinds family circles.

Harry Smyth (Portaferry)

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Smyth, (Portaferry) Died 5th June 2024, peacefully at Hospital. Harry (Bap), beloved husband of the late Eileen, dearly loved father of Eddie, Kieran, Peter, Helena and Catherine, much loved granda of Paul, Chloe, Jake, Cora, Adam, Gerard, Abbey, Rachel, Darragh, Tyler, Leah and Ciarna, dear father-in-law of Brigid, Dorinda, Gemma, Stephen and Shane and loving brother of Mary, Josephine and the late Kathleen, John, Jeanette, Paddy and Peter.

Harry’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Friday 7th June from 10am-12noon, 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm and on Saturday 8th June from 10am-2pm.

Funeral will leave the funeral home on Sunday 9th June at 10.15am 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 Dementia NI below

On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by his family and extended family circle.