A WIDOWER whose wife died from an asbestos-related cancer after coming into regular contact with her dad's work overalls more than 50 years ago has won compensation.

Trained nurse June Probin, from Crewe, was 67 when she died from mesothelioma in April 2008.

Her illness has been blamed on exposure to her dad's overalls when he worked as a boilermaker at Crewe Railway Works.

Mrs Probin's husband, 73-year-old Jack, said: "It was a massive shock when June was diagnosed with mesothelioma.

"June knew it was an asbestos-related disease and knew straight away how serious it was. It is terrifying to think that the whole family was exposed to asbestos dust from her dad's overalls yet he was never warned about the dangers.

"I still miss June every day and nothing can ever replace what the family has lost."

The amount of compensation following exposure to Arnold Bemon's overalls has not been disclosed.

Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lungs caused by exposure to asbestos.

Lawyer Joanne Keen, from Thompsons Solicitors, said: "June's dad had no idea that he was exposing her to a risk of fatal illness by merely coming home from work at lunchtime."