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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

Jean Rogan (Kircubbin)

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Rogan, nee McVea (Kircubbin) Died 3rd March 2024. Elizabeth (Jean), dearly beloved wife of the late Paddy, daughter of the late James and Mable, loving and devoted mother of Ann, Sandra, Darren, Karen, Eugene, Caroline, David, Pauline, John, Kate, Kieran, Janice, Geraldine, Joyce, Gary, Daniel and the late Michael, a dear mother-in-law and much loved grandmother and great-grandmother.

Jean’s remains will be reposing in her home 85 Rubane Road, Kircubbin from 11am on Tuesday 5th March.
Funeral will leave her home on Wednesday 6th March at 1.30pm to St. Joseph’s Church, Ballycranbeg for Requiem Mass at 2pm followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all her family and the extended family circle.

Beth Toner (Portaferry)

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Toner (Portaferry) Died 1st March 2024, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beth dearly beloved wife of the late Dan, loving and devoted mother of Eileen, Margaret, Vincent, Marian, Ursula, Paula, Tommy, Danny, Patricia, Andrew, Michael and the late Peter. R.I.P. A dear mother-in-law and much loved grandmother and great-grandmother.

Beth’s remains will repose in her daughter Paula’s home. House private. Funeral will leave on Wednesday (6th March) at 10.30am. to St Patrick’s Church, Ballygalget for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment immediately afterwards in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only, donations if desired can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society below

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all her family and family circle.

Joyce Smyth (Portaferry)

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Smyth (Portaferry) Died 28th February 2024, peacefully at hospital. Joyce beloved wife of the late Francis, devoted mother of Jackie, John and the late Joyce, dear mother-in-law of John, Debbie and Dave and cherished grandmother of Kirstie, Becky, Jessica, Lucy, Sarah, Marie, Steven, Rachel and Bethany, a much loved great-grandmother of all of her wonderful great-grandchildren and a dear friend of Andrea and Evelyn.

Joyce’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Friday 1st March from 2.00pm to 4.00pm and 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Funeral will leave the funeral home on Saturday 2nd March at 10.30am to St. Patrick’s Church Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only, donations if desired can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society (in memory of her beloved husband Francis) below

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

Gareth Smith (Downpatrick)

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Smith (Downpatrick) Died 22nd February 2024, suddenly but peacefully at his home. Gareth, dearly loved and cherished son of Brendan and Deirdre, much loved brother of Ciaran, dear brother-in-law of Marie, devoted uncle of Emily and Sofia and a dearly loved nephew, cousin and friend. 

Gareth’s remains will be reposing in his home 42c Saul Road, Downpatrick on Saturday and Sunday from 12noon – 8pm each day.  House private after 8pm please. 

The funeral cortege will leave his home on Monday 26th February at 10.30am to St. Patrick’s Church, Downpatrick for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in Struell Cemetery.

Gareth’s Requiem Mass can be viewed online at https://www.churchmedia.tv/st-patricks-church-downpatrick

Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be made directly to Heartbeat NI or the Heart Trust Fund below

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.  Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his family, friends and the extended family circle.

Monica Watson (Belfast)

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Watson, Monica. Died 20th February 2024 peacefully at Movilla House and formerly of Parkmount Road Belfast. Dear sister of the late Patrick (Links Road Cloughey) and the late Maureen Merron (Barrhall Road, Portaferry), loving and devoted aunt of Peter, Mary, John, Tom, Anne and Monica and cousin of James and Peter.

Monica’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd February 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm each day.

Funeral will leave the funeral home on Saturday 24th February at 9.30am to St. Joseph’s Church, Ballycranbeg for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.

No flowers please, donations if desired can be made to Trócaire below

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by the family circle.

Declan Murray (Portaferry)

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Murray, (Portaferry) Died 18th February 2024, suddenly. Declan, beloved son of the late Harry and Mae, devoted partner of Charleen, much loved and cherished dad of Shannon and Erin, dearly loved step-dad of Phillippa, Christi and Michael, dear father-in-law of Andrew, David and Shannan, cherished Granda of Ellie, Kellin, Eira and Caleb, dear brother of Ann, John and Peter and a dear brother-in-law and uncle.

Declan’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Tuesday 20th February from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm and Wednesday 21st from 10am-12noon, 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm.

Funeral will leave the funeral home on Thursday 22nd February at 1.30pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 2pm followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be made to Portaferry RNLI below

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.