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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

Declan Clarke (Ballygalget)

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Clarke (Ballygalget) Died 19th January 2021, peacefully at hospital. Declan, loving and devoted son of Liam and Geraldine, dearly loved brother of Graham, Liam, Louise and Eoin, dear brother-in-law of Mary, Louise, Ian and Sarah, much loved uncle of Lauren, Cian, Ellie, Ryan, Isla, Eva, Eoin and Alanna.

In line with updated guidance the family home, Requiem Mass and burial will be strictly private.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Thursday (21st) at 12 noon via the parish webcam https://portaferryparish.com/webcam/2-uncategorised/27-st-patrick-s-church-ballygalget-webcam. Ballygalget graveyard will be temporarily closed between 12 noon and 1pm.

Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his family and extended family circle. St. Pio pray for him.

Terry Crowe (Portaferry)

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Crowe, (Portaferry) Died 14th January 2021, peacefully at hospital. Terence Michael (Terry), beloved husband of the late Mary, dearly loved father of Marie, Arthur, Martina and the late Terence and Chris, dear father-in-law of Patricia, Mark, Pauline, Bernard and the late Liz, and a much loved grandfather of Christopher, Clare, Ciaran, Conor, Matthew, Mark, Jamie, Aaron and Kirsty and great grandfather of Jordan, Sophia and Lucia.
In line with updated guidance, the funeral and burial will be strictly private for immediate family only. Ballyphilip graveyard will be temporarily closed between 1pm and 2pm on Friday (15th)
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live at https://portaferryparish.com/webcam/2-uncategorised/29-st-patrick-s-ballyphilip-webcam
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his sorrowing family and the extended family circle.

Andrew (Andy) Palmer (Portaferry)

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Palmer (Portaferry) Died 6th January 2021, at his home, 16 Joe Tomelty Drive, Portaferry.  Andrew Joseph (Andy) R.I.P. dearly loved husband of Kathleen, loving father of Mary and Martin, dear father-in-law of Manolet and Tina, much loved grandad of Beverley, Gemma, Melanie and Teresa and Great grandad of Isaiah.  The family home, Requiem Mass and burial will be strictly private. in line with updated guidance.  Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Sunday at 2pm via webcam at https://portaferryparish.com/webcam/2-uncategorised/27-st-patrick-s-church-ballygalget-webcam.  Ballygalget graveyard will be temporarily closed between 2pm and 3pm.  Family flowers only, donations if desired to Chest, Heart & Stroke, 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 his Family and the Palmer and McAloon family circle.

Elizabeth McMaster (Portaferry)

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McMaster, (Portaferry) Died 4th January 2021, peacefully at hospital. Elizabeth, dearly loved wife of John, loving mother and best friend of Gavin and Heather, much loved granny of Owen, Dara and Ari, dear mother-in-law of Deirdre and Grainne and loving sister of Hugo, Annabel, Veronica, Chrissie, Josie, Marie, Patrick and Marie and late of 15b Windmill Hill. In line with current guidelines the family home, funeral and burial will be private.  For those wishing to show their support to the McMaster family while maintaining social distancing, the funeral cortege will leave Elizabeth’s home on Thursday (7th Jan.) at 10.30am to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip via The Square, Church Street, Anne Street, High Street and Ballyphilip Road. The Mass at 11am. can be viewed via the parish webcam on the following link – https://portaferryparish.com/webcam/2-uncategorised/29-st-patrick-s-ballyphilip-webcam  Family flowers only, donations if desired made payable to Marie Curie c/o of John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry. On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by John and the family circle.

Maureen Emerson (Portaferry)

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Emerson (Portaferry) Died 2nd January 2021, peacefully at her home, 13 Laurelbank Park, Portaferry.  Maureen, dearly loved wife of Henry, loving mother of Aidan, Barry and Tracey, much loved grandmother of Charlotte, Joshua, Louis, Ella, Holly, Chloe and Natasha, great grandmother of Kelli-Anne, dear mother-in-law of Mary and Paul and devoted sister of Lila, Wilbert, Kieran and the late Elma.  In line with current guidelines the family home, funeral and burial will be private. For those wishing to show their support to the Emerson family while maintaining social distancing, the funeral cortege will leave Maureen’s home on Tuesday (5th Jan.) at 10.30am to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip via Ashmount Drive, High Street and Ballyphilip Road. The Requiem Mass at 11am.  can be viewed via the parish webcam on the following link –   https://portaferryparish.com/webcam/2-uncategorised/29-st-patrick-s-ballyphilip-webcam   Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.  Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all her family and family circle.

Matthew Peacock (Bangor)

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Peacock, Matthew. (Bangor) Died 26th December 2020. Peacefully. Dearly loved Partner of Wendy, loving and devoted brother of Beth, Lily and David and a dear brother-in-law and much loved uncle and great uncle.  In line with current guidelines funeral and committal will be strictly private. Will be sadly missed by Wendy and family and the Peacock Family Circle.