A REDDITCH man died as the result of an industrial disease, a Worcestershire Coroner has ruled.
Stanley Trevor Deakin, aged 82, of Brambles Residential Home on Birchfield Road, was exposed to asbestos during his working life and developed mesothelioma.
In later years, his health deteriorated until his death on Wednesday, April 13.
An inquest held by Worcestershire Coroner’s Service opened on Monday, April 25 and closed on Tuesday, July 12, ruled Mr Godfrey died as the result of an industrial disease.
The medical cause of death, confirmed at the inquest, is listed as diffuse malignant mesothelioma of the pleura and asbestos exposure.
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