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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

James Henry Fowler (Kircubbin)

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Fowler (Kircubbin). Died 18th August 2019, peacefully at hospital. James Henry, (Jimmy) dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, loving and devoted father of Jeanette, Seamus, David, Christopher, Andrew, Donna and John, much loved granda of Donna, Alison, Ross, Allana, Niámh, Jamie, Danny, Cliona, Emmet, Jennie, Katie, Jamie, Laura, Drew, Ciara, Patrick, Andrea, Erin and Eímear and dear great-granda of Myah, Zane, Bobby, Eabha, Conri, Faolan, Cian, Callum, Chloe and Ethan.

His remains will be resting at John Smiths Funeral Home, Portaferry from 6pm on Monday until his removal to St Joseph’s Church, Ballycran on Tuesday at 5.30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday (21st) at 2pm followed by interment in adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Renal Unit, Ulster Hospital c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted by all his loving family and family circle.

Stella Martin (Portavogie)

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Martin, Stella. Died 8th August 2019, peacefully at hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Roy, dear sister of Mildred and Jim, loving aunt of Shirley-Anne, John and Robert and late of 13 Cloughey Road, Portavogie. Funeral Service in Ebenezer Gospel Hall, Portavogie on Monday 12th August at 11am followed by interment in Kirkistown Cemetery. No flowers please donations if desired to Breast Cancer Support c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry. Lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family and family circle. Safe in the arms of Jesus

Hendrik Venter (Portavogie)

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Venter, Hendrik Josephus (Hennie) died 4th August 2019, at his home, 66, Cloughey Road, Portavogie. Dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth (Betsy) nee Doggart, loving and devoted father of Moira, Stephanie and Sandy and dear father-in-law of Claude. Funeral Service on Wednesday, 7th August 2019 at 11am, in Portavogie Presbyterian Church followed by interment in Kirkistown Cemetery. Deeply regretted by the family circle at home and in South Africa and Australia.

Ann Doherty (Kircubbin)

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Doherty (nee McGarry). Died 31st July 2019. Ann, beloved wife of the late Cahal, dear sister of Mary, Clare, Christina, Margaret, Gerard and the late James and David and much loved aunt. R.I.P.

Ann’s remains will be reposing in her home 3 Church Avenue, Kircubbin from 4pm on Thursday (1st Aug) until her removal on Saturday (3rd Aug) at 10.30am to St Mary Star of the Sea Church, Nunsquarter for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in St. Joseph’s Graveyard, Ballycran.

Donations if desired to Marie Curie c/o John Smith Funeral Directors, 91a High Street, Portaferry.

On her soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her sorrowing family.

Barbara Doran (Ballygalget)

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Doran, (nee Clarke), Ballygalget. Passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, 29th July 2019. Barbara R.I.P, beloved wife of the late Seamus, cherished mother of Catriona, Seamus, Dymphna, Barbara, Michele, Jaralath, Garry, Liam, Gabrielle, Bernadette and Gerard, dear mother-in-law, a much loved grandmother and great grandmother and dear sister of Eamon, Patsy, Liam, Gabriel, Francis and the late Cahill and Gerard.

Her remains will leave her home 26 Tullymally Road, Portaferry on Wednesday (31st) at 10.15am to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballygalget for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in adjoining graveyard.

House strictly private please.

Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by her family and extended family circle. Our Lady of Knock pray for her.

Thomas Braniff (Portaferry)

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Braniff (Portaferry) Died 23rd July 2019. Thomas, beloved son of the late Robert and Sarah, dear brother of John, Padraig, Maria, Annie, Rosaleen and the late Seamus, Bob, Eilish and Hester. Thomas’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home Wednesday 6pm to 9pm and Thursday 10am until his removal at 5.30pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip. Requiem Mass on Friday (26th) at 11am followed by interment in adjoining graveyard. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing family and family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.