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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

Joe Fowler (Kircubbin)

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FOWLER (Kircubbin) Died 30th January 2025, at his home. Joe, devoted husband of Marie, dearly loved father of Gerard, Grainne, Kevin and Eilish, dear father-in-law of Sandra, Martin, Donna and Darren and a cherished grandfather and great-grandfather.

Joe’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home, 89a High Street, Portaferry Friday 31st January from 2pm – 4pm and 6pm-8pm and on Saturday 1st February from 10am -2pm.
Funeral will leave the funeral home on Sunday 2nd February at 11.30am to St. Joseph’s Church, Ballycranbeg for Requiem Mass at 12noon followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.

Family House private please. Family flowers only, donations if desired can be made to NI Chest Heart and Stroke or Cancer Focus NI below

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

Beatrice Kupicha (Ardkeen)

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Kupicha (Ardkeen) Died 27th January 2025, at hospital. Beatrice (Bee), devoted partner of the late Sean, dearly loved sister of Patty and dear sister-in-law of Fran.

Funeral Service will take place in Roselawn Crematorium on Wednesday 5th February at 2.40pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be made to Peninsula Choir below

Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all her family, the Hanna Family circle and all her dear friends.

Vincent Mason (Portaferry)

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Mason, (Portaferry) Died 25th January 2025, at hospital. Vincent, devoted husband of Teresa, dearly loved father of Linda, Paul, Brenda, Geraldine, Lisa, Louise and the late Aisling and Emma and a dearly loved father-in-law, grandfather, brother and uncle.

Vincent’s remains will be reposing in his home 21a Windmill Hill, Portaferry from 7.30pm Monday 27th January.
Funeral will leave the home on Wednesday 29th January at 11.15am to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip, for Requiem Mass at 12noon followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be made to Peninsula First Responders or NI Air Ambulance below

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

Tommy Mahood (Portavogie)

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Mahood, Tommy (Portavogie) Died 19th January 2025, peacefully at hospital. Devoted husband of Margaret, dearly loved father of Hazel, Karen, Martin and David and a much loved father-in-law, grandfather, brother and uncle.

Tommy’s remains will be reposing in his home 23 New Court, Portavogie from 5pm on Tuesday 21st January. Funeral Service in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Cloughey on Thursday 23rd January at 12noon followed by interment in Glastry Presbyterian Cemetery.

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

Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his family and the extended family circle. “As for God, His way is perfect” Psalm 18 v 30

Patrick McManus (Portaferry)

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McManus (Portaferry) Died peacefully in hospital on 9th January 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Patrick J. beloved husband to Sally, loving father to Kevin, John, Liam and the late Noel, loving father-in-law to Doris, Julie Ann and Kelly, and beloved grandfather to Maya, Luca, Alexa, Oisín, Aoibhlinn, and the late baby Caoimhi, dearly loved son of the late Tommy and Teresa and dear brother of Josephine, Anne, Raymond and the late Tom.

Patrick’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Saturday 11th January 10am-2pm. Funeral will leave his home 19 Rockfield Park at 1.30pm on Monday 13th January to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 2pm followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.

House private please. Family flowers only, donations if desired can be made to Dementia NI below

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by the family and extended family circle.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. We hold you close within our hearts and there you shall remain, to walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again.

Denis Gilmore (Portavogie)

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Gilmore, Denis (Portavogie) Died 9th January 2025, peacefully at his home. Devoted and loving husband of Carole, dearly loved father of Paul and Nicky, dear father-in-law of Christine and Lisa cherished grandfather of Georgia, Shelby, Jamie, Tristan, Sam, Katie and Joey and dear brother of Liam, Dolores, Catherine, Peter and the late James, Alec, Rosemary and Christopher and a dear brother-in-law and uncle.

Denis’s remains will be reposing in his home 10 Portview Court, Portavogie from 6pm Monday 13th January.
Funeral service in Glastry Methodist Church on Wednesday 15th January at 10.30am followed by burial in Kirkistown Cemetery at 12noon.

Family flowers only please, donation if desired can be made to the RNLI or the Fishermen’s Mission below

Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his loving family. Redeemed