Monica is originally of Austrian descent and was born in London. She met Ron on V.J. night in Torquay. her interests are mainly crafts, pressed flowers, doll renovation, writing letters, poems, short-stories, growing flowers, cooking and dancing.(Jill Dyson 10.7.97)

Monica attended Homerton Teacher training College (Cambridge). (Jill Dyson 10.7.97)

Monica published her biography in 2018. A copy of her book is on file, with large items.