Barbara passed recently on 3rd January 2018 after losing her battle with mesothelioma, a truly horrible disease caused by exposure to asbestos.

Back in 1986, she had to watch her mother Rita Watchman die from the same condition.   Rita worked at the chemical plant, Newalls in Washington, where she was exposed to this god awful dust bringing it home with her every working day.  Mam also worked there in the offices for a short period of time before she became a trainee nurse.

It was while working as a nurse she met my Dad, Colin.  I was always told he was drunk and she was taking care of him haha!  From here the relationship developed and soon after they were married, many said it would never last!  Well, two children and three grandchildren later in November 2017 they celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary. 

Around October 2015 the cough she had which was dismissed by her doctor as psychological turned out to be mesothelioma.  From then on, for the short time she had left the bravery and dignity displayed was truly inspiring.  Smiling through treatment knowing that it would give her just a little longer with her husband, children, grandchildren, and friends.

I'm asking people to donate to this charity because as yet there is no possible cure, treatment is purely palliative and the effects of this disease are dreadful.  Please give whatever you can.

thank you

Graeme