THE widow of a man who developed asbestos-related cancer is appealing for help in her fight to gain justice over his death.

Trevor Robbins was a former quantity surveyor who worked on building sites in the 1960s.

He was diagnosed with mesothelioma – a cancer of the lining of the lung caused by exposure to asbestos fibre – and died 18 months later in 2012.

Before his death, the 64-year-old remembered working on both the Brighton Teacher Training College in Falmer, Brighton, and St Paul’s School in Barnes, London.

Mr Robbins’ widow Sheila, 66, has instructed lawyers at Irwin Mitchell to help her discover how he developed the illness and secure financial support.

She believes that he was exposed to asbestos while employed by James Longley (Holdings) Limited of Crawley from 1965 until 1969.

His working day involved visiting building sites to undertake a range of inspections at a time when the material was widely used by tradesmen.

Mrs Robbins, from Cuckfield, near Haywards Heath, said: “Losing Trevor to an illness like mesothelioma was unbearable and even three years on we are still trying to come to terms with his death.

“He did talk a lot about where he could have been exposed and how tradesmen would cut, drill and install the asbestos products into the building and he would be required to inspect the completed work.

“We would be hugely grateful if anyone who knows more about his work and the specific sites he talked about often would be able to get in touch.

“Any information would be a massive help as we try to understand the issues surrounding his death.”

Irwin Mitchell lawyer Helen England said: “This case is tragically similar to many others we see every day in which people have paid the ultimate price as a result of asbestos exposure which most likely occurred several decades ago.

“We are very keen to hear from anyone who worked with Trevor or recalls work on the Brighton Teacher Training College and St Paul’s School projects he recalled before his death.

“Past pupils and masters at both sites may also have some knowledge of conditions at the sites.

“Any information could prove absolutely vital in our efforts to understand how Trevor was exposed to asbestos and ultimately help his family secure the answers and financial support they deserve.”

Anyone able to help should call 0207 421 3856 or email Helen.england@irwinmitchell.com.