Dorrian nee Smyth, (Ballygalget ) died 8th October 2020, peacefully at hospital. Pauline, dearly loved and devoted wife of Hugh, loving mother of Fionnbarr, Conor, Orla, Declan, Emmett and Garrett, dear sister of Moyra, Willy, Deirdre and the late Jean, Joe, Myrta and Ethna, much loved grandmother to Caolán, Tiarna, Oisín, Ruirai, Saoirse, Hugh, Niamh, Bronagh, Oran, Keera, Aileen, Michael, Eoin, Caoimhe, Cliodhna, Aaron, Darragh, Ita, Moya and Laoise. Mother in law to Rebecca, Sheila, Noreen, Karen and Sara.

In line with current guidelines the family home will be strictly private and the funeral service restricted to family and close friends only.

Pauline’s cortege will leave her home 44 Tullymally Road, Portaferry on Saturday 10th October at 10.30am to St Patrick’s Church, Ballgelget Portaferry for Requiem Mass at 11am which can be viewed live on the parish https://portaferryparish.com/…/27-st-patrick-s-church-bally… Burial afterwards in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please. 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 the Dorrian and Smyth families.

Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

McDowell, (Cloughey) died 3rd October 2020, peacefully at hospital. Ian, dearly loved son of the late Annie and Robert McDowell and dear brother of the late James. A private family service will be held on Wednesday (7th Oct.) at 11am in John Smiths’ Funeral Home, Portaferry and afterwards the cortege will pass through Main Road, Cloughey at approximately 11.30am on its way to Kirkistown Cemetery. In accordance with current guidelines the burial will be restricted to family and friends only and social distancing measures should be adhered to. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by the McDowell family circle.

Ross, (Portaferry) Died 26th September 2020, peacefully at hospital. David, dearly loved husband of the late May, loving father of Mari and Mark, much loved grandfather of Brendan, Michael and Meibh,  dear father-in-law of Peter and a dear uncle. R.I.P. In line with current guidance the family home will be private and David’s funeral will be restricted to family and close friends. Anyone wishing to offer their support to the Ross family may do so when the funeral cortege leaves John Smiths’ Funeral Home on Tuesday at 10.30am. to go to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip via High Street, The Square, Church Street, Anne Street and Ballyphilip Road for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock, which can be viewed live on the parish webcab https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-patricks-church-ballyphilip. Interment afterwards in adjoining graveyard. Social distancing must be adhered to. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his sorrowing family and extended family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

McBride, nee Savage (Greyabbey) The death has occurred of Mary McBride formerly of Islandview Road, Greyabbey and Ballygelagh, Co Down, on 20th September 2020, peacefully in the care of the staff of Bangor Care Home, Mary pre-deceased by her loving husband Jim Deeply regretted by her daughter Geraldine, son Gerry, daughter-in-law Eileen and sister Margaret (Savage) Fondly remembered always by her grandchildren Mollie and Jamie, nieces, nephews, family circle, friends and neighbours. Pre-deceased by her brothers John, Tommy, Charlie, Robert, Patrick and sisters Isobel and Betty. Funeral arrangements etc – contact John Smith Funeral Directors or Geraldine McBride on 07753259400.  Covid-19 guidelines to be observed at all times.

Nixon, John (Ballyhalbert) Died peacefully at his home, Victoria Gardens, Ballyhalbert on 19th September 2020. Beloved husband of the late Joan, dearly loved father of John, Karen, Colin, Kimberley and dear mother in law of Elizabeth, David and Pamela. In line with the current guidance the family home will be private. Service at his home on Wednesday (23rd) at 2pm, those wishing to pay their respects may do so outside the home, while observing social distancing.  Burial afterwards in Glastry Presbyterian Churchyard. Will be sadly missed by his sons, daughters, grandchildren and their partners and great grandchildren.

Smyth (Portaferry) Died 16th September 2020, peacefully at his home, 7 Parkhead, Portaferry R.I.P. Paddy, dearly loved husband of Pamela, loving and devoted father of Patrick, William, Gregory, Gary, Barry, Sean Paul, Colin and the late Charleen, Hugh John and Mary-Jo, dear father-in-law of Kyla, Debbie and Orla, much loved granda of Curtis, Ryan, Jessica, Caolan, Shay, Eabha-Grace, Joseph and Ciaran and dear brother of Harry, Jeanette, Mary, Josephine and the late John, Kathleen and Peter.

In line with current guidelines the house and funeral will be private.

The funeral cortege will leave his home on Thursday 17th September at 5.30pm. to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip. Requiem Mass on Friday at 10am can be viewed live on the parish webcab https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-patricks-church-ballyphilip. Burial afterwards in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Chest Heart and 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 extended family circle.