THREE people from South Devon have died having been exposed to asbestos during their lives.
Richard Alan Bridge, 64, of Woodland Park Nursing Home in Torquay, was diagnosed with mesothelioma in August 2015.
During his time working as a car mechanic, Richard had been exposed to asbestos when working on brake pads.
He subsequently developed breathing problems and died at his home on January 15 2016. The cause of death has been ascertained as malignant mesothelioma of the left pleural cavity.
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Bernard David Bourne, 78, of Luscombe Close, Ipplepen, died at home on December 22 2015.
During the course of his working life it was believed that David had been exposed to asbestos.
Although he had not worked directly with asbestos, he had worked in a factory where the pipes were lagged with it.
In 2010, he was diagnosed as suffering with mesothelioma. The cause of death has been ascertained as malignant mesothelioma of the left pleural cavity.
Brenda Arcus nee Wakenell, 81, of Mallands Residential Home, Abbotskerswell, died on January 2 2016.
In 1960’s and 70’s Brenda was employed at a builder’s merchants and it is believed that whilst working that she was exposed to asbestos.
Her condition subsequently deteriorated and in November 2015 she had a CT scan which showed that she had a large right sided pleural effusion.
This was believed to be related to the asbestos exposure. The cause of death has been ascertained as malignant mesothelioma.
Inquests into the three deaths have been opened and adjourned to a later date.
Source: Herald Express
