A man whose research physicist father died of asbestos-related cancer is appealing for colleagues who may have known him in the 1970s.

Norman Crevis, who lived in Dysart Avenue, Kingston, was 80 years-old when he died in March 2012 in the Princess Alice Hospice in Esher.

He died from Mesothelioma, the type of cancer most commonly associated with asbestos exposure.

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Mr Crevis’ son Jonathan believes his father, pictured above, may have been exposed to asbestos when he worked in the research department at the Electrical Research Association (ERA) in Leatherhead from 1967 until 1973.

He said: "He had a number of jobs over the years and, based on some of the work he did, it seems like the most likely place he was exposed.

"If any witnesses that knew him at the time and could come forward and confirm whether he was or wasn’t exposed while working at ERA that would help us.

"It would also help any other potential asbestos-related cases.

"We just want to know how and why he died the way he did."

An inquest into the death ruled the most-likely cause of death would have been asbestos.

Anyone who thinks they knew Norman Crevis during his time at ERA should contact Michael Osborne on 020 8332 8636.