Maureen was one of three children with brother, Bernard and sister Ade. Maureen worked as a Secretary for the City of London Police and married husband, Donald Mason on 29 September 1961. Maureen had two children, William and Debs and later became Nanny to eight grandchildren and a great grandson. Maureen was a devoted Housewife and Mother and laterly worked as a carer at Malvern Day Centre in Moordown, Bournemouth.