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Mo was born in Norfolk just before the Second World War, the daughter of a butcher. On leaving school, Mo worked in a shop before joining rhe RAF where she trained as a dental nurse. Mo was posted to Cyprus where she met her first husband, Bill Port. After they left the RAF, they lived in Bristol for a while before returning to London. In London, Mo had a variety of jobs before starting her property management company. Many of her landlord clients became friends.

Sadly, Bill died and Mo’s second husband was John Saunders, a lay reader at St Michael’s and All Angels. Their faith was very important to them and they supported the church in lots of practical ways. They ran a group for seniors and Mo was involved in catering for church events – her vol au vents were famous – and flower arranging. They were both active supporters of the Conservative Party and the local Round Table.

After John died, Mo’s involvement with FISH was very important to her. She manned the helpline, drove people to appointments, helped with the open gardens days and made vast vats of soup for the monthly concerts at St Mary’s. For a couple of years she ran the Christmas Lunch at the Day Centre.

Mo loved opera, the theatre and cinema and generously organised outings for her wide circle of friends.

For many years Mo kept Old English Sheepdogs and through walks in Richmond Park, she got to know many other dog owners. Latterly, she had a cat called Claude – de Pussy – and an ancient tortoise called Malcolm.

When Mo could no longer manage at home, she went to live at St Mary’s Convent and Nursing Home. She retained her sharp sense of humour and was very popular with the staff. Mo’s favourite resident at the home was Tod the dog.

Mo died in April 2024, a few days after her eighty eighth birthday.