Finchley funeral for Irene Jeary scheduled for 23 September
The service will be held at St Marylebone Crematorium on East End Road at 2pm, as announced in Ham & High's recent death notice.
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Irene Jeary, a resident of Market Place in East Finchley, has died. Ham & High reported that her funeral is scheduled for Wednesday 23 September at 2pm. The service will be held at St Marylebone Crematorium on East End Road, Finchley N2 0RZ. The announcement appears both in the newspaper’s print edition and on its online notice board, allowing neighbours and friends to plan attendance.
Details of the funeral
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The crematorium is a public facility that offers seating for up to 150 mourners. Families can arrange a floral tribute or a personal message on the venue’s memorial wall. Parking is available on the adjacent streets, but residents are asked to observe local traffic restrictions during the 2pm service.
Notice published by Ham & High
Ham & High confirmed that only one death notice appeared in its listings during the past week. The notice for Irene Jeary was the sole entry, reflecting the paper’s limited obituary space for the Finchley area. Readers can view the full notice online or submit their own condolences through the same page.
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“It is with great sadness we announce the death of Irene Jeary of Market Place, East Finchley.”
Ham & High
Ham & High’s obituary service
Ham & High publishes death notices each week, providing families with a printed tribute and an online page that stays accessible indefinitely. The newspaper states that the online notice allows anyone to leave a message of condolence for the bereaved. This dual format ensures that the announcement of Irene Jeary’s passing reaches both local readers and a wider audience through the website.
Family’s chosen name
The notice lists the deceased as Irene ‘Paddy’ Jeary, suggesting that ‘Paddy’ was a familiar nickname used by relatives and friends. Including the nickname in the public announcement helps neighbours recognise the individual and may encourage personal messages of remembrance.
Online access
The online death notice page can be accessed through the Ham & High website, where a hyperlink labelled ‘Read Irene ‘Paddy’ Jeary’s full death notice’ directs users to the detailed entry. The page also offers a form for visitors to submit their own condolences, which are then displayed alongside the original announcement.
Publication note
The death notice page carries a disclaimer that the article is produced in partnership with the sister title USA Today and does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. This statement appears at the top of the online listing for the notice.
Weekly obituary schedule
Ham & High states that it publishes death notices and funeral announcements each week, drawing entries from families across the borough. This regular schedule means that new notices appear in both the print edition and on the website as soon as they are submitted.
How residents can respond
Anyone wishing to attend should arrive at St Marylebone Crematorium before 2pm to allow seating. The venue provides wheelchair access and a quiet room for reflection. Condolences may also be sent via the online notice page, where a guestbook records messages for the family. Local residents are reminded to respect the quiet nature of the surrounding neighbourhood during the ceremony.
Questions this report answers
+When is Irene Jeary’s funeral taking place?
The funeral is set for Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 2pm. It will be held at St Marylebone Crematorium on East End Road, Finchley N2 0RZ, as reported by Ham & High. Attendees should plan to arrive before the service begins.
+Which newspaper published the death notice?
Ham & High published the death notice for Irene Jeary. The paper confirmed that only one death notice appeared in its listings during the last seven days, making her announcement the sole entry in that period.
+How can neighbours send their condolences?
Residents can send condolences by visiting the online death notice page on the Ham & High website, where a form allows messages to be posted. They may also attend the service at the crematorium and sign the guestbook there.
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