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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

Fiona Kerr (Newtownards)

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Kerr, nee Coffey (Newtownards) Died 29th May 2021, peacefully at hospital. Fiona, loving and devoted wife of Mark, much loved mother of  MJ (Mark), dear daughter of Pat and Patricia Coffey and a dear sister and aunt. Fiona’s remains will leave John Smith’s Funeral Home, 91a High Street, Portaferry on Thursday at 1.45pm to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 2pm, restricted to family and friends followed by interment in adjoining graveyard. The Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam on https://portaferryparish.com/webcam/2-uncategorised/29-st-patrick-s-ballyphilip-webcam. Current Covid 19 guidelines must be adhered to at all times and social distancing strictly observed. Our Lady of Knock pray for her. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by her husband, son, family and friends

George Magee (Portaferry)

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Magee, (Portaferry) Died 21st May 2021, peacefully at hospital. George, dearly beloved husband of the late Jean, loving and devoted father of Christopher, Padraig, Eileen, Fintan, Maryanne and Declan, much loved granda of Fergal, Catherine, Hannah, Caitlin, Eoin, Donal, Amelia, Rossa and Dara, great granda to Lily May and Isla-Rose and dear father-in-law of Pauline, Anne, Imelda and Bernadette. In line with current guidelines the home, Requiem Mass and interment will be private and restricted to the family circle. The Mass can be viewed live at 11am on Monday 24th May on St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip Parish webcam. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.  Deeply regretted by his sorrowing family and family circle.

Kathleen (Cassie) Berry (Ardkeen, Portaferry)

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Berry, (Portaferry) Died 20th May 2021, peacefully at her home. Cassie, dearly loved mother of Dominic and Shane, dear mother-in-law of Pauline, much loved granny of Jo Jo, Bethany and Henri dear daughter of the late Sadie and Joseph Gilmore and a devoted sister of Noel, John, Marie and the late Pat Joe, Billy and Jean.  In line with current guidelines the family home, funeral and burial will be private. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live at 2pm on Saturday (22nd May) on St. Patrick’s Church, Ballygalget Parish webcam. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Macmillan Cancer Support c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry BT22 1QU.  Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.  Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all her family.

Harry Gordon (Ardkeen)

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Gordon, (Ardkeen, Portaferry) Died 12th May 2021, peacefully at his home. Harry, devoted husband of Rosena, dearly loved father of Sammy, Anne and Kerry, dear father-in-law of Christine, William and Jonathan, much loved granda of Donna, Stephen, Neil, Ryan, Christian, beloved Rose (Angel) and Holly, great granda of Pippa and dear brother of John and the late William, Mary, Anna, Sheila and Benny.

In line with current guidelines the family home will be private and the funeral will be restricted to a small gathering of friends and family. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live at 10am on Friday 14th May on St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip Parish webcam. https://portaferryparish.com/webcam/2-uncategorised/29-st-patrick-s-ballyphilip-webcam

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Chest Heart and Stroke c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his loving family. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

John Parkinson (Groomsport formerly of Portaferry)

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Parkinson, (Groomsport). Died 5th May 2021, suddenly at his home. John, dearly loved husband of Helen, devoted father of Ian and Joanne, dear father-in-law of Lindsey and Paul, much loved granda of Ellie, Daniel and Frazier and dear brother of Elizabeth.
In line with current guidelines the family home will be private and the funeral service restricted to a family gathering followed by committal in Ballyphilip Parish Churchyard.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to N.I. Chest, Heart & Stroke c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by his family and extended family circle.

Kathleen Coyle (Kircubbin)

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Coyle, (Kircubbin). Died 16th April 2021. Kathleen, beloved wife of the late William, devoted mother Mary, Ann, George, John and the late Jane, dear mother-in-law of Seamus, Brenda and Briege, much loved grandmother of Cathy, James, Kevin, Sarah, Brendan, Anna, Michael, Liam, Gerard, Catherine and great grandmother of Emilie, Oliver, Cian, Elliott, Kenny and Ger. In line with current guidelines the family home will be private and the funeral service restricted to a small family gathering. Family flowers only, 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 family and extended family circle.