J Smith Funeral Directors Portaferry

17/11/2025

The Dynes Family – Acknowledgement. The Dynes family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all who supported them during the recent loss of Brenda. We are deeply grateful to the doctors, the day and night district nursing teams, and all who attended Brenda throughout her illness. Our sincere thanks also go to the many friends, neighbours and relatives who visited, offered support, or helped in any way during this difficult time. There are too many people to thank individually, but we wish to extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who attended the wake and funeral, as well as those who joined us from afar through online services. Thank you to all who sent cards, letters, and messages of sympathy. We offer special thanks to Fr. McGrady and Fr. Neeson for their devoted care to Brenda during her illness and for the beautiful Requiem Mass. We also extend our thanks to the singers, musicians, readers, and altar servers who contributed so meaningfully to the service. Our gratitude also goes to Ian, Neil and Lindsay of J Smith Funeral Directors for the professional and dignified service provided. Thank you to Angus Farm Shop and the Portaferry Hotel for supplying food during the wake. Finally, we extend our thanks to Kirkistown Castle Golf Club for the excellent meal and service after the funeral. Brenda’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place on 22nd November 2025 at 5pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballygalget. Your kindness and support have been a great comfort to us all. The Dynes Family

13/11/2025

McNamara (Newtownards) Died 12th November 2025, peacefully at Marie Curie Hospice. Joan, beloved wife of the late Harry, dearly loved mother of Paul and partner Liz and Martin and partner Elaine, much loved grandmother of Nicole & Phil, Demi, Chloe, Leah, Heather, Luke, Jacob, Ryan, Tyler and Lucas, loving sister of Margaret, Isobel, Francis and the late Seamus and Joe.
Joan’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Friday 14th November from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm and on Saturday from 10am-2pm.
Funeral will leave the funeral home on Monday 17th November at 10.30am to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballygalget for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired can be made to Marie Curie at www.jsmiths.co.uk
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly

12/11/2025

McMullan (Bangor) Died 12th November 2025, peacefully at Bramblewood nursing home. Maureen, devoted wife of Charlie, dearly loved mother of Ken, Kelly, Martin, Aidan & Claire, dear mother-in-law of Joanne, Daniel, Julie, Adele and Anthony, cherished grandmother of Dylan, Georgia, Oliver, Noah, Joseph, Aoife, Christy, Erin, Aine, Cara. And much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to all who loved her.
Maureen’s remains will be reposing in her home 52 Rugby Avenue, Bangor, BT20 3PZ from 11am on Thursday 13th November. Funeral will leave the home on Friday 14th November at approx. 5.15pm to St.Comgall’s Church to repose overnight. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10am followed by burial in St. Patrick’s Graveyard, Portaferry at approx. 12noon
Family flowers only please donations if desired can be made to Alzheimer’s Society at www.jsmiths.co.uk
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all her loving family and the extended family circle.

12/11/2025

WARD (Bray, formerly Portaferry) Died 11th November 2025, peacefully at her home.
Anne, beloved wife of the late Sean, loving mother of Stephen, Paul and Jacqueline, dear sister of Josephine, Raymond and the late Thomas and Patrick, cherished nana of Liam and Luke, mother-in-law of Heidi, loving daughter of the late Teresa & Tommy and fondly remembered by her nieces & nephews (at home & abroad) and sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law.
Anne’s remains will be reposing in her sister-in-law Sally’s home 19 Rockfield Park, Portaferry from 6pm on Friday 14th November. Funeral will leave the home at 1.30pm on Saturday 15th November to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 2pm followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all her family and extended family circle.

11/11/2025

Mackell (Portaferry) Died 11th November 2025, peacefully at nursing home. Sean, beloved husband of the late Maura, brother of Dessie, Maura, Anne and the late Declan and Patricia, dear uncle of Michael, Marian, Teresa, Eamonn, Declan, Lisa, Stephen, Annie, Kerry, Ryan, Marie, Deirdre and the late Rosaleen and a cherished friend of Liz and Martin.
Sean’s remains will be reposing in 29 Windmill Hill, Portaferry on Wednesday 12th November from 2pm-9pm. Funeral will leave the home on Thursday at 9.30am to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please donations if desired can be made to Cancer Research NI at www.jsmiths.co.uk
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

11/11/2025

Mains (Portaferry) Died 11th November 2025, peacefully at nursing home. Sarah (Sally), beloved wife of the late Kenneth, dearly loved mother of Jacqueline, Terry and the late Fiona, dear mother-in-law of Anthony and Martin, much loved grandmother of Emma, Marc, Jayne, Sarah, Tom, Michelle and Rachel, cherished great-grandmother of Conall, Eoin and Aoibheann and a dear sister of Teresa, Nora and the late Kathleen, Tommy, Hugh and Pat Joe.
Sally’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home, 89a High Street, Portaferry on Wednesday 12th November from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. Funeral will leave the funeral home on Thursday 13th November at 12.30pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 1pm followed by burial in Clandeboye Cemetery at 3pm.
Family flowers only please donations if desired can be made to The NI Air Ambulance at www.jsmiths.co.uk
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all her family and the extended family circle.

06/11/2025

Smyth (Cloughey) Died 6th November 2025, peacefully at his home. Kieran (Slicker), devoted husband of Selina, dearly loved father of Stephen and Ryan, dear father-in-law of Dijana and Emma, cherished Ga-Man of Luka, Mia, Jack and Evan and dear brother-in-law of Marie, Paddy, Hugh and the late Liam.
Kieran’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Friday 7th November from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm.
Funeral will leave the funeral home on Saturday 8th November at 10.30am to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard. The Requiem Mass can be view live on the parish we**am https://www.portaferryparish.com/we**am
Family Home private. Family flowers only please.
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.

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05/11/2025

Fitzsimons (Portaferry) Died 4th November 2025, peacefully at hospital. Harry, Beloved husband of the late Anne, dearly loved father of Terry and Neil, dear father-in-law of Michelle and Justine, much loved granda of Fergal, Ryan, C.J., Kobi, Sarah-Jane, Emily, Eoin, Caitlin, great-granda of Teddy and dear brother of Malachy, Martin, Marian and John.
Harry’s remains will be reposing in his home 20 Oakland Terrace, Portaferry on Thursday 6th November with visitors welcome 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm.
Funeral will leave the home on Friday 7th November at 10.30am to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired can be made to Marie Curie at www.jsmiths.co.uk
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.

03/11/2025

McNeill (Portaferry) Died 2nd November 2025, peacefully at hospital. Andrew (Andy), beloved husband of the late Anne and husband of Maureen, dearly loved father of Andrew and Julie, stepfather of Michael and a much loved grandad.
Andy’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Tuesday 4th November from 6pm-8pm and Wednesday 5th November from 10am-12noon, 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm.
Funeral will leave the funeral home on Thursday 6th November at 10.30am to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard. The Requiem Mass can be viewed lived on the Parish we**am https://www.portaferryparish.com/we**am?view=article&id=29&catid=2
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired can be made to the Macmillan Unit, Ulster Hospital at www.jsmiths.co.uk
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his family.

31/10/2025

Kelly (Craigavon, formerly Portaferry) Died 31st October 2025, peacefully at his home. Hugh John, beloved husband of the late Ethna and Maura, dearly loved father of Colum, Mark, Jennifer, Sharon and Jonathan, dear stepfather of Cara, Cathy and Christopher and a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather and dear brother and uncle.
Hugh John’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Saturday 1st November from 10am-2pm. Funeral will leave the funeral home on Sunday 2nd November at 10.30am to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired can be made to Cancer Research at www.jsmiths.co.uk
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his family and the extended family circle.

24/10/2025

Ebert (Portavogie) Died 23rd October 2025, peacefully at hospital. Erwin, devoted husband of Joey (neé Smyth), dearly loved father of Katherine and Caroline, dear father-in-law of Mark, cherished grandfather of Madison, Faye and Paige and dear brother of Deirdre.
Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip on Tuesday 28th October at 11am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.
Family home strictly private. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his family and the family circle.

24/10/2025

Dynes (Ardkeen) Died 24th October 2025, peacefully at her home. Brenda, devoted wife of John, loving mother of Gavin, cherished mother-in-law of Alanna and adored granny of Harry, Sienna and Johnny. Dearly loved daughter of Willie and the late Maureen Owens, godmother of Fiona and fondly remembered by her brother, sisters, brothers-in law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Brenda’s remains will be reposing in her home ‘Peeltown Lodge’, 17 Ballygelagh Road, BT22 1JQ from 10am on Saturday 25th October. Funeral will leave the family home on Monday 27th October at 11.15am to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballygalget for Requiem Mass at 12noon followed by burial in adjoining graveyard. Flowers welcome.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all her loving family, family circle and friends.