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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

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.

George Wilson (Kircubbin)

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Wilson (Kircubbin) Died 17th February 2024, peacefully at his home. George, devoted husband of Anna, loving father of Claire and Simon, dear father-in-law of Grainne and Michael, much loved granda of Órla and Aislínn, dear brother of Margaret and a dearly loved brother-in-law and uncle.

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

Funeral will leave the funeral home on Wednesday 21st February at 4.30pm to St. Joseph’s Church, Ballycranbeg to repose overnight. Requiem Mass on Thursday 22nd at 11am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.

House private please.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired can be made to Marie Curie below

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

Eileen Kennedy (Belfast)

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Kennedy (Belfast) Died 16th February 2024, peacefully at hospital. Eileen beloved daughter of the late Billy and Kathleen Kennedy, dear sister of Geraldine (Merron) and the late Billy Junior and a much loved aunt and great-aunt. RIP.

Eileen’s remains will be reposing at her late residence 192 Upper Newtownards Road on Monday 19th February from 4pm-8pm and Tuesday 20th from 2pm-8pm.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday 21st February at 11am in St. Colmcille’s Church, Upper Newtownards Road, followed by burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Ballyphilip, Portaferry at approx. 2.30pm.

Family flowers only please donations if desired can be made to The British Heart Foundation or L’Arche, Belfast below

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

Paddy Tumelty (Portaferry)

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Tumelty (Portaferry) Died 15th February 2024, peacefully at her home. Paddy, dearly loved mother of Jimmy and Martha, dear mother-in-law of Turlough and the late Elizabeth, much loved granny of James, Martha, Nicole, Caoimhe, Sean Paul, Stephen, Tiernan and Mikey and a dear sister of Arder, Marion, Philomena, Manuel, Geraldine and the late Joejoe, Mickey, Mary, Marguerite, Eileen and Josephine and a dearly loved aunt.

Paddy’s remains will be reposing in her home 17 Barr Hall Road, Portaferry.
Funeral will leave her home on Monday 19th February at 1.30pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 2pm Followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only, donations if desired can be made to Cancer Research below

St. Teresa of the Roses pray for her. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by her family and the extended family circle.

Jean Fitzsimmons (Portaferry)

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Fitzsimmons (Portaferry) Died 14th February 2024, peacefully at hospital. Jean, devoted wife of James, dearly loved mother of Tommy James, dear mother-in-law of Letitia and a cherished granny of Mia and Jay.

Jean’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Saturday 17th February from 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm.
Funeral will leave the funeral home on Sunday 18th February at 10.30am to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 11am Followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.

Family Home private please.

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