Josephine McKenna
(née Billings)

A great lady, very good friend to my mother Maureen McKenna, Doddervale. She would always ask how we were all getting on and never gave out if the football went into her garden.
Will always remember her and Paddy driving up Orwell Gardens in the bubble car.
The end of an era.

Dearest Josie, may you rest in peace now in Heaven with your beloved Paddy and your special Billngs crew. Your journey there will have been the quickest ever! You inspired all those who knew you with your warmth, goodness and generosity, your zest for life and your independence. No 26 was a sunny, welcoming house. Your friendships spanned generations and you were friends to so many in Orwell Gardens and beyond.
You were certainly very special to me, next door in 27.
Fondest memories of so many cuppas enjoyed and lessons learned there. X x

Aideen Hayes / John Campbell, Leitrim.

Thanks Josie for your company, concern and time for the neighbours around you, your sense of humour, your kindnesses to all and for being you. I always enjoyed your sense of involvement, your giggles and outlook on life.
Her devotion and care to her husband Paddy was exemplary.
Miss you always,

Máire

Very sad to learn of the passing of Josie. She was a kind and generous neighbour to all in Orwell Gardens. Sincere sympathy to all of her relations and friends. Keeping her in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in eternal peace in Heaven with her beloved husband Paddy.

Thank you Mrs. Mc Kenna for your friendship to my Mam Doris Treacy. They spent many years walking every morning to 10 a.m. Mass in Rathgar and every month they attended the Third Order in Merchants Quay. A wonderful lady, neighbour and friend. May your gentle soul rest in peace - together again with your lovely husband Paddy RIP
Our condolances to your family whom she loved so much
Doris and Mary Treacy - Orwell Gardens

Very sad to hear of Josie death. Josie was a great friend of our late mother Lily . She was a very friendly lady who always love to stop & have a chat. She will be remembered in our prayers . May she rest in peace

Very sad to hear the news of Josie Beloved friend of my mother and Father Tony and Rita Gracey
Happy memories of holidays in Dublin and Glaslough
My she rest in peace xx

What beautiful sentiments from friends and neighbours to my one of a kind "Aunt Josie" as her youngest nephew on her youngest sister's (Ailish) side you always felt like she was a second mother! Never forgot a birthday, ever. A legend! RiP..

Josie was a great friend to my Grandparents Rita and Tony Gracey and I know they will happy to see her again in the company of our Lord. You couldn't met a more welcoming and friendly lady than Josie. My condolences to her family and friends and saying a prayer for you all. Regards, Sandra Mc Nally(Glaslough/Belfast connection)

My condolence to all the Billings and McKenna Families.

I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of your beloved Josie in her 99th year. What an amazing age. She was greatly loved by all her family and the 'auntie' that the rest of us wanted to have, so talented, great knitter, cook, calm under pressure and with her lovely Paddy by her side they were a dynamic duo.
Sleep peacefully, Josie

Deirdre Merriman Torpey

Thanks Josie for being such a great neighbour to me and my parents and family over so many years. I pray that you are now reunited with Paddy and enjoying the benefits and rewards of Heaven for an exemplary life so well lived where you always thought about others far more than yourself. You were so caring and attentive to all of us here in No. 78. We feel blessed to have known you as our wonderful neighbour. Rest peacefully with the angels Josie. Mary

From a neighbour in Orwell....many happy memories of having you, Josie, or Mrs.McKenna as we always called you, across the road with a ready supply of home-made ice-lollies on a summer's day. Such a kind and considerate neighbour. May you rest forever in peace reunited with your beloved Paddy

Josie you are peacefully with the angels now. From your friend of many many years. Have lovely happy memories from Orwell gardens .ect. Bye bye dear Josie xx
From Anna Lyons