J Smith Funeral Directors Portaferry

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

12/05/2026

(Acknowledgement) - KELLY. The family of the late Jeremy Kelly would like to express their deepest thanks and appreciation to all of their family, friends, and neighbours who sympathised with them during their recent bereavement. Thanks to all who sent cards, telephoned, and called to the family home, and to those who attended the funeral and helped in any way. Thank you for the donations made in lieu of flowers to ward 5D in the Royal Victoria Hospital. A special thanks to Peter McVea for speaking at the service, and to Jane for all her help and guidance. Thank you the all the staff at Portaferry surgery for their care towards Jeremy, and to all of the staff in ward 5D at the Royal Hospital for the care, kindness and compassion they showed to him, and to us as a family. Finally to Kirkistown Castle Golf Club for the catering and refreshments after the funeral, and to John Smith funeral directors for their dignified, compassionate, and professional service. Please accept this acknowledgment as a token of our sincere appreciation.

12/05/2026

ZAVATTARI (Portavogie/Newtownards) Died 9th May 2026, suddenly at hospital. Maca, devoted partner of Carla, the best father of Thom and Theo, cherished son of Angela and Dino, dearly loved brother of Maurizio and Manuela and a much loved uncle and brother-in-law.
Funeral Service will take place on Monday 18th May at 11am in John Smith Funeral Home, 89a High Street, Portaferry, followed by a service in Roselawn Crematorium at 1.20pm and then refreshments in the home 111 Main Road Portavogie.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired can be made to Nephrotic Syndrome Trust at www.jsmiths.co.uk
Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

12/05/2026

Mullan (London, formerly Portaferry). Died 12 May 2026. Sean, beloved son of the late Mary and John, dear brother of Patsy, and the late Fr Hugh and Teresa, brother-in-law of Mary and the late Gerry and a dear uncle and great-uncle RIP. ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW. All enquiries to the Mullan family.

10/05/2026

(ACKNOWLEDGEMENT) - DALY, Brendan. Pauline, Sean and Megan wish to express their sincere thanks to all the family, friends and neighbours who sympathised with them on their recent sad bereavement. Thanks to all who sent cards, telephoned, called at the home, made donations to Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, attended the funeral or helped in any way. Special thanks to Fr. Robert Sloan for celebrating the Requiem Mass, Bernie Doran for the beautiful music, the Doctors and Staff of Ward 3A, Ulster Hospital for their excellent care , John Smith Funeral Directors for their dignified services and Paul Arthurs Restaurant for providing the refreshments after the Funeral. Trusting this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation.

04/05/2026

Trainor (Portaferry). Died 2nd May 2026, suddenly. Michael (Jockey), beloved son of the late Vera and Jimmy, dear brother of Mary, Stephen, Kieran, Paul and the late Gerard and a dear uncle and great-uncle.
Michael’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Wednesday 6th May from 6pm-8pm. Funeral Service in John Smith Funeral Home on Thursday 7th May at 2pm followed by burial in St. Patrick’s Graveyard, Ballyphilip.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

29/04/2026

Acknowledgement
Savage, Gerard (Portaferry) April 1, 2026.
The family of the late Gerard Savage would like to extend their sincere thanks to all those who visited with the family, sent cards, messages of sympathy, donations in lieu of flowers to St Vincent De Paul and supported them through their prayers following the recent loss of Gerard. A heartfelt thanks to Father Fergal McGrady, Fr McManus, Bernard and the Parish Bereavement Ministers Pauline and Marie. Thank you to the staff at Edgewater Nursing Home and the Ulster Hospital who cared for Gerard so well during his illness. Thank you to the Community Centre for the use of the Youth Club, to Angus Farm Shop for the catering and the Gilmore girls for their help with the teas. Finally, our thanks to J. Smith Funeral Directors for their compassionate and professional service. Please accept this acknowledgement of your support with our deepest gratitude.
A Month’s Mind Mass to mark Gerard’s passing will take place in St Patrick’s Ballyphilip on Sunday 3 May 2026 at 11am.

27/04/2026

KELLY (Portavogie) Died 26th April 2026, peacefully at hospital. Jeremy, devoted and loving husband of Carole ‘the princess’, beloved father of Claire and Ryan, Papa to his wenes Dylan, Jordan, Freya, Mylie, Ethan and Hayley, Papa J. to his new wee princess great-grandaughter Aria Amber, son to June and the late Hugh and brother to Arlene and Bernie and father-in-law to Raymond and Stacey, brother-in-law to Robert, Anwyn, Billy and his special sister-in-law Bina and brother-in-law David and a dearly loved uncle, great-uncle and friend to many.
Jeremy will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Wednesday 29th April from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. Visitors welcome to the family home 17 Cloughey Road, Portavogie from Thursday 30th April to Saturday 2nd May 3pm-8pm. House private at all other times.
Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday 6th May at 12.30pm in John Smith Funeral Home, 89a High Street, Portaferry followed by a service in Roselawn Crematorium at 2.40pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired can be made to Ward 5D Royal Victoria Hospital at www.jsmiths.co.uk
Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

24/04/2026

ANDERSON (Portaferry) Died 24th April 2026, peacefully at Marie Curie Hospice. Laura, cherished mother of Peter and David, dearly loved twin sister of Maureen, dear sister of Tony, much loved nanny of Darius, Fynn, Thalia and Lilee-Iris, dear sister-in-law of Tina and Paul and much loved niece and cousin.
At Laura’s request all funeral arrangements are private.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired can be made to Marie Curie Hospice, Belfast at www.jsmiths.co.uk
Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

18/04/2026

Acknowledgement - MILLIGAN, Norah. The Family of the late Norah Milligan R.I.P 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, made donations to Dementia NI, telephoned, called at the funeral home, attended the funeral or helped in any way. Special thanks to Fr. Feargal McGrady and Fr. Pat Neeson for their pastoral care. Thanks to the doctors and staff of Portaferry Surgery and the staff of Ard Cuan Residential Home who took such excellent care of Norah. Finally, to the Portaferry Hotel for providing the refreshments after the Funeral and John Smith Funeral Directors for their dignified services. Trusting this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation.

15/04/2026

Thomas (Portaferry) Died 15th April 2026, peacefully at nursing home. George, beloved husband of the late Geraldine, loving son of the late Hector and Annie, dear brother of the late Billy and Betty and a dear uncle and great-uncle.
George’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Thursday 16th April from 6pm-8pm and Friday 17th April from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm.
Funeral will leave the funeral home on Saturday 18th April 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 at www.jsmiths.co.uk
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by the family circle.

BELL (Kircubbin) Died 14th April 2026. Barry, dearly loved and devoted Dad of Chris, Gareth and Lauren, much loved Gran...
15/04/2026

BELL (Kircubbin) Died 14th April 2026. Barry, dearly loved and devoted Dad of Chris, Gareth and Lauren, much loved Granda of Luke, Belle, Ollie and Benji, dear father-in-law of Scott and Celine and loving brother of Stephen, Shirley and Alison and the late Christy.
Barry’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Saturday 18th April from 10am-2pm. Funeral Service will take place in the Funeral Home on Tuesday 21st April at 11am followed by a private family service in Roselawn Crematorium.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, can be made to NI Chest Heart & Stoke or Portaferry RNLI.
Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his loving family, extended family circle and friends.

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