Grieving family wants answers
about the possible presence of asbestos on the site.
MrsArmstrong’sdaughter, Lisa Clennell, said: “It was incredibly sad seeing my mam’s health deteriorate so quickly.
“Wearekeentoshedalight on this issue – not only to find answers for my mam, but to see if anyone else has been affected in our community.”
Mrs Amrstrong joined the Fencehouses-based firm as a machine operator in 1968 and rose through the ranks to become manager.
In this role, she would visit the boiler room to chase up maintenance workers, who would be working on steam pipes.
It was here that her family believe she was likely exposed to deadly asbestos dust.
Her family, and the legal team acting on their behalf, claim that throughout her employment at the factory, Mrs
Armstrong was never warned of the dangers of asbestos in her workplace.
Now, her family is hoping to contact her former colleagues and other employees to help piece together any more details about her exposure to possible asbestos at work.
Heather Ruddick, asbestos disease solicitor at Thompsons, said: “Asbestos is a deadly killer and we have seen first-hand the impact this toxic dust can have on communities across the UK.
“We are appealing for any individuals employed by clothing manufacturer N Hyers Ltd, later known as Bairdwear, in Fencehouses to come forward with details about the presence of asbestos in the clothing factory to help Mrs Armstrong’s family obtain the closure they deserve.”
Contact Heather Ruddick on 0191 2690449.