J Smith Funeral Directors Portaferry

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

18/03/2026

Atcheson (Kircubbin) Died 17th March 2026, peacefully, at hospital. Josephine, devoted partner of Francis, dearly loved mother of Maria, cherished grandmother of Skylar and Lucas, beloved daughter of the late Tommy and Molly, dear sister of Thomas, Terence, Eleanor, Concepta, Martin, Sandra, John, Kevin and the late Mervyn and Dermot.
Josephine’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Thursday 26th March from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm.
Funeral will leave the funeral home on Friday 27th March at 9.30am to Mount St. Joseph’s Church, Ballycranbeg for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by service in Roselawn Crematorium at 12.40pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired can be made to Macmillan 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.

18/03/2026

SIMS née McGrattan (Portaferry) Died 17th March 2026, peacefully, at home. Bronagh, devoted wife of Jimmy, dearly loved mother of Bobbyjoe, Justin, Riain, Fergal and Adam, dear mother-in-law of Jo-anne, Stephanie, Bryna, Sinead and Robyn, cherished nanna of Éiren, Conal, Leah, Chloe-Jayne, JJ, Connor, Sophia, Olivia, Oscar, Jude, Noah and the late Baby Shay and a dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt.
Bronagh’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Thursday 19th March from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. Funeral will leave the funeral home on Friday 20th March 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 Portaferry RNLI 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.

10/03/2026

Baby Niamh Mills - Born on the 8th of March 2026, died on the 8th of March 2026.
Precious Angel of Emma and Chris, Baby Sister of Jessica, Dearly Loved Grandaughter of James, Maria, Leonard and Siobhan, Beloved Great-Grandaughter of Mary and a Loving Niece and Cousin
Tiny hands, tiny feet, a heart that skipped a beat. You were here for a moment, but you’ll stay in our hearts forever.

HULL (Portaferry) Died 5th March 2026, peacefully at hospital. Ian, much loved partner of Morna, father of Euan and Fion...
07/03/2026

HULL (Portaferry) Died 5th March 2026, peacefully at hospital. Ian, much loved partner of Morna, father of Euan and Fiona, and brother of George.
Ian will be reposing in his home 5E Castle Street, Portaferry on Thursday 12th March from 4pm until 10pm. All are welcome.
The cremation service will be in Roselawn Crematorium on Friday 13th March at 10am followed by Refreshments in Dumigan's Bar, 9 Ferry Street, Portaferry.
Donations in tribute to Ian could be made privately to a charity of choice.
Ian will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by a wide circle of family, friends and traditional musicians.

05/03/2026

Toner (Portaferry) Died 5th March 2026, at hospital, after a short illness. Margaret, dearly loved partner of Joe, beloved daughter of the late Beth and Dan, cherished twin sister of Eileen, loving sister of Vincent, Marian, Ursula, Paula, Tommy, Danny, Patricia, Andrew, Michael and the late Peter, a dear sister-in-law, much loved aunt and great-aunt and dearly loved by Caroline, Grainne, Christopher, Cushla and their families.
Margaret’s remains will repose in her sister Paula’s home 19a Deerpark Road, Portaferry from 4pm on Friday 6th March.
Funeral will leave the home on Sunday 8th March at 10.30am to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballygalget for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired can be made to Alzheimer’s Society at www.jsmiths.co.uk
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by the Toner and Byers family circles.

23/02/2026

Taylor (Portaferry) Died 22nd February 2026, peacefully at hospital. Herbie, beloved husband of Heni, dearly loved father of Gwen and Ruth, dear father-in-law of Mark and Jim, much loved Papa of Hannah, Sam, Geoff and William and cherished great-papa of Blainey, Corrine, Irelynn and Taylor.
House strictly private. Funeral Service in John Smith Funeral Home, 89a High Street, Portaferry on Thursday 26th February at 11.30am followed by a private committal in Roselawn Crematorium.
No flowers please. Donations in memory, if desired, can be made to Portaferry RNLI at www.jsmiths.co.uk
Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his loving family.

23/02/2026

Dynes (The Quarter, Cloughey) Died 20th February 2026, peacefully at Ard Cuan Nursing Home. Sarah (Sally) beloved wife of the late Seamus dearly loved mother of Elizabeth, James, Helen, Trevor, Ivan, Noreen and the late Baby Noel and a much loved grandmother and cherished great-grandmother.
Sally’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Monday 23rd February from 6pm-8pm and Tuesday 24th February from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. Funeral will leave the funeral home on Wednesday 25th February at 10.45am to Christ Church, Ardkeen (The Quarter) for a graveside service at 11am.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired can be made to Dementia NI at www.jsmiths.co.uk
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all her loving family. At Rest

19/02/2026

KELLY (Portaferry, formerly Short Strand, Belfast) Died 19th February 2026, peacefully at hospital, surrounded by his loving family. William (Billy) beloved husband of the late Mary, loving father of Patricia, dear father-in-law of Kevin, much loved grandfather of Shaun & Emma, Tara-Leigh & Shane and Connor & Stephanie, great-grandfather of Brody, Harry, Ryan and Cole and dear brother of Patsy.
Billy’s remains will be reposing in his home 14 Beechwood, Avenue, Portaferry. Visitors welcome on Friday 20th February from 11am – 8pm. Funeral will leave the home on Saturday 21st February at 10.30am to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip, for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by interment in adjoining graveyard.
Family Flowers only please. Donations in memory can be made to Dementia NI at www.jsmiths.co.uk
Remembered with love by the entire family circle. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him.

17/02/2026

Donnan (Portaferry) Died 17th February 2026, peacefully at nursing home. Tommy, devoted husband of Eilish, dearly loved father of James and Elizabeth, dear brother of Ellen, dearly loved uncle of Pauline, Daune and Paul and Concepta and Patrick and dear great-uncle of Ciara.
Tommy’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Wednesday 18th February from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm and Thursday 19th from 2pm-4pm. Funeral will leave the funeral home at 1.15pm on Friday 20th February to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip, Portaferry for Requiem Mass at 1.30pm followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.House private. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired can be made to Action Cancer at www.jsmiths.co.uk
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Loving Remembered and will be sadly missed by all his family and the extended family circles.

17/02/2026

McCullough, Nee Walsh (Portaferry) Died 16th February 2026, suddenly at her home. Marian, devoted daughter of Hilda and the late Billy and loving sister of the late Catherine.
Marian’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Thursday 19th February from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. Funeral will leave the funeral home at 10.30am on Friday 20th February to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip, Portaferry 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
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Loving Remembered and will be sadly missed by her mother and family circle in England.

16/02/2026

GRACEY, February 13th 2026 peacefully at hospital. Joan beloved daughter of the late Jane (Janey) and Arthur Gracey and cherished cousin of Jim, Hugh, Ian, Diana, Noelle, John and the late Dorothy, Jessie, Hugh and James.
House Private.
A service of thanksgiving for Joan's life will be held in Portaferry Presbyterian Church on Thursday 19th February at 11am.
Interment afterwards in Ballymanish Cemetery
No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired to, RNLI at www.jsmiths.co.uk
Deeply regretted by the wider family and all her friends. Forever loved and sadly missed.

08/02/2026

Shiels (Belfast) Died 7th February 2026, peacefully at hospital. Danny, beloved husband of Isobel, dearly loved father of Áine, dear father-in-law of Colm, much loved Papa of Caitriona and husband Peter, Daniel, Anita and Maria and dear brother of Astrid and the late Eileen and Frances.
Danny’s remains will be reposing in John Smith Funeral Home on Tuesday 10th February from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. Funeral will leave the funeral home on Wednesday 11th February at 9.30am to St. Joseph’s Church, Ballycranbeg for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired can be made to St. Vincent De Paul at www.jsmiths.co.uk
St. Joseph pray for him. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all his loving family and the extended family circle.

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