A woman’s regular household task may have led to her untimely death years later due to asbestos-related cancer, according to her family. Veronica Kidman passed away shortly after being diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare cancer associated with asbestos exposure. It is believed that she inadvertently inhaled asbestos fibers while cleaning the dusty work clothes of her late husband, who worked as a BT field engineer in the 1970s and 1980s.

Veronica’s family recalled how her husband would often return home covered in dust, requiring her to scrub his clothes multiple times a week. They suspect that the fibers brought home from his job sites led to her illness over three decades later. Her husband’s work involved installing phone lines in various locations, potentially exposing him to asbestos-lagged pipes and resin.

Following Veronica’s passing, her family is seeking information from individuals who worked alongside her husband to understand the working conditions he faced. They remember Veronica as a vibrant individual who enjoyed staying active and spending time with her dogs. Her decline in health, marked by fatigue and other symptoms, was a stark contrast to her previously energetic lifestyle.

Veronica’s family is sharing her story to raise awareness on Action Mesothelioma Day and to seek clarity on her exposure to asbestos. They urge former colleagues to come forward with any relevant information. Legal representation for the family emphasized the ongoing risks of asbestos exposure and the importance of employer responsibility in ensuring workplace safety.

The family is particularly interested in hearing from individuals who worked at specific telephone exchanges during her husband’s employment. A spokesperson from BT Group expressed condolences for Veronica’s passing and noted the absence of any legal claims from her family.