Donating for Mo's Memorial Bench on Putney Common

Hello everyone,

Our beautiful Mum, Maureen “Mo”, passed away peacefully on 4th March 2025. God bless you Mum. You were the kindest, gentlest, generous soul and the best Mum in the world. We will miss you more than words can say.

People will know that Barry & Mo were avid walkers - their distinctive hair whilst marching through the streets of Putney was a frequent sight in the community.

Having grown up around the corner from each other in Hammersmith, Mum's early days was as a Sunday School Teacher and worked in a perfume factory in the lab making scents. They would seek out jazz concerts, travel, and live in a Brighton for a spell before choosing Putney to start a family. Barry & Mo spent over 75 years together.

Their love of London, travelling, and us kids - their passions. They spent many a day walking across the Common and sitting to talk about anything and everything, and watch the dog-walkers and planes go passed. In her older years, I will always remember Mo sitting on a bench and in that moment as she sat down, with the sun shining on her face, the warmth of the breeze, and her eyes closed, she would let out a sigh that said 'nothing else mattered'. It was pure joy to watch.

Putney Common, our spiritual home, is where we will always remember Mum. It is here we would like to continue that love story of having somewhere for Barry to sit and be with his eternal sweetheart. A memorial bench seems a fitting tribute and a special place we can all enjoy and reflect.

If you would like to donate, we would welcome your contribution.

Thank you,

Fay, Danny, Sue and Merry ♥️