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.

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.

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.

Smyth (Ballygalget, Portaferry) Died 16th October 2021, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Annie Elizabeth (Betty) beloved wife of the late Jimmy, loving and devoted mother of Bernard, Rita, John, Eilish, Ben, Dympna, Colum, Breda and the late Laurence, dear mother-in-law of Pat, Shirley, Neil, Sharon, Michael, Rosemary and the late Maurice and a much loved granny and great granny. Her remains will repose at John Smith’s Funeral Home, 91a High Street, Portaferry on Monday (18th Oct.) from 1pm. until 5.30pm (viewing by appointment – phone 02842728379) when her cortege will leave for St Patrick’s Church, Ballygalget via Cloughey Road and Ballygalget Road. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am restricted to family only, in line with Covid-19 restrictions. The full service may be viewed on St Patrick’s Church Ballygalget webcam. Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard. Our Lady of Knock intercede for her. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by all the family and extended family circle.

Ryan (Portaferry) Died 11th October 2021. Suddenly. Peter beloved son of the late Theresa and Hugh Ryan, loving and devoted brother of Maria, Catherine, Geraldine, Brendan and Irene, dear brother-in-law of Gerard, Bill, Des and Peter and a dear uncle, great uncle and great great uncle. His remains will repose in John Smith’s Funeral home, 91a High Street, Portaferry from 3pm until 5pm on Thursday (14th Oct.) and from 10am until 5pm on Friday (viewing strictly by appointment -phone 02842728379). The funeral cortege will leave the Funeral Parlour on Saturday at 11.30am to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip, via High Street, Ashmount Drive, Steele Dickson Avenue and Shore Road, for Requiem Mass at 12noon, Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard. For those unable to attend the Mass, viewing is possible on St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip webcam. Donations if desired to Portaferry Lifeboat c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Fitzgerald (Rureagh) Died 10th October 2021, peacefully at hospital. Damien, dearly loved husband of Sheila, loving and devoted father of Adrian and Áine, dear father-in-law of Sonia and Steven, much loved grandfather of Cian, Callum, Saoirse and Seamus, dear son of Seamus and the late Mary, dear brother of Stephanie, Eamon, Ciaran, Grainne, Sinead and the late Eilís and a dear brother-in-law, uncle, nephew and cousin.
His remains will leave his home, 2 McVeagh’s Meadow, Kircubbin on Wednesday at 1.30pm to St. Joseph’s Church, Ballycran for Requiem Mass at 2pm followed by burial in adjoining graveyard. The service will be relayed to the carpark area for those unable to enter the church due to Covid restrictions. In line with current guidelines the Family home will be restricted to family and close friends. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry.
On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed.