J Smith Funeral Directors Portaferry

J Smith Funeral Directors Portaferry Family run Funeral Directors based in Portaferry est 1945.

16/12/2025

Bannon (Cloughey) Died 16th December 2025, peacefully at hospital. Maura, beloved wife of the late Seán, dearly loved mother of Michael, Marian, Teresa, Eamonn and the late Rosaleen, dear mother-in-law of Fionnuala, Peter, Joe and the late Patrick, a cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, dear sister of Dessie, Anne and the late Sean, Declan and Patricia and a much loved aunt.
Maura’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm each day.
Funeral will leave the funeral home on Saturday 20th December at 11.30am to Mount St. Joseph’s Church, Ballycranbeg for Requiem Mass at 12noon 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 her soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all her loving family.

11/12/2025

Doole, (née Stinson) (Portaferry) Died 11th December 2025, peacefully at Croagh Patrick Care Home, surrounded by loved ones. Martha (Marty) dearly loved mother of Ted, Robert, Paul, Liam, Rosemary and Jamie, dear mother-in-law of Karen, Mary and Colum, much loved ‘Granny Marty’ and ‘Granny-Granny’ and loving sister to Sue and John, Matthew and Charles, and deceased brothers Jackie and Eamon.
Marty’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Tuesday 16th December and Wednesday 17th December from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm each day.
Funeral will leave the funeral home on Friday 19th December at 10.30am to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by service in Roselawn Crematorium at 1.20pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired can be made to Chest, Heart & Stroke 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 extended family circle.
Pray to St Martha.
‘Night night, God bless, see you in the morning’ x

11/12/2025

Blair (Portaferry). Died 10th December 2025, suddenly but peacefully at his home. Michael, dearly beloved husband of the late Sadie, loving father of Michael, Mary, Patrick, David, Jaqueline, Joseph and Michelle, a dear father-in-law, much loved granda and great-granda and dear bother of Bernadette and the late Elizabeth. R.I.P. Michael’s remains will be reposing in his home, 13 Ballyblack Road, Portaferry from 4pm on Thursday 11th December. Funeral will leave the home on Saturday 13th December 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 Peninsula First Responders at www.jsmiths.co.uk
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by his family and extended family circle.

01/12/2025

Acknowledgement - The Gallagher family would like to express our thanks and appreciation during our recent loss of Francis.
Our sincere thanks to Fr McGrady & Fr Neeson, doctors, nurses & care workers who attended Francis throughout his illness.
We extend our thanks to all who sent mass cards, sympathy cards, letters and phone calls. Also we would like to thank family, friends, neighbours and all who visited & helped during Francis’ long illness.
We send our appreciation to Donna Berry for her beautiful singing. Thanks also to Angus Farm Shop for the amazing food supplied and to the helpers who served teas after Francis’ funeral.
Our gratitude also goes to J. Smith Funeral Directors for the professional and dignified service provided.
Heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us through this very difficult time.
The Gallagher Family

29/11/2025

Donnelly (Portaferry). Died 29th November 2025. Elizabeth, beloved wife of the late Gerry and dearly loved sister of Pauline and the late Marcella.
Elizabeth’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Sunday 30th November form 11am-2pm and Monday 1st December from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. Funeral will leave the funeral home on Tuesday 2nd December at 1.30pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for Requiem Mass at 2pm followed by burial in adjoining graveyard. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live 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 Dementia NI 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 at home and in Sligo and Kerry.

28/11/2025

MCCLURG (Portaferry) Died 28th November 2025. Jim, devoted husband of Josephine, dearly loved father of Eamonn, Colin and Gavin, dear father-in-law of Karen, cherished grandfather of Zach and Hannah and dear brother of Roy and friend Liz.
Jim’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Sunday 30th November from 11am-2pm and Monday 1st December from 6pm-8pm. Funeral Service will be held in John Smith Funeral Home on Tuesday 2nd December at 11am followed by burial in St. Patrick’s Graveyard, Ballyphilip.
House strictly private.
Family flowers only please donations if desired can be made to Marie Curie at www.jsmiths.co.uk
Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his loving family.

Acknowledgement - PERRY, Roisin. The family of the late Roisin RIP wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all the fa...
26/11/2025

Acknowledgement - PERRY, Roisin. The family of the late Roisin RIP wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all the family, friends, neighbours and colleagues who sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement. Thanks to all who sent cards, messages, telephoned, called at the wake, made donations to Mindwise, attended the funeral or helped in any way.
Special thanks to Fr. John O’Laverty for celebrating the Requiem Mass and to Bernie and Marty Campbell for the beautiful music.
We would especially like to thank the doctors & nursing staff of Ward 3B at the Ulster Hospital, the team of carers who came to the home and Lorainne and Deirdre and all the staff at Mindwise for the exceptional care and kindness given to Roisin.
Finally we would like to thank John Smith Funeral Directors for their dignified services and The Barn for providing the refreshments after the service. Trusting this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation.

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

McMullan (Bangor) Died 12th November 2025, peacefully at Bramblewood nursing home. Maureen, devoted wife of Charlie, dea...
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.

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