Michael Parry worked at one of the county’s Courtaulds Textiles factories between 1969 and 1972 and lawyers are investigating how he came into contact with the material Former Flintshire factory worker Michael Parry who died from an asbestos-related disease are appealing for help from his old work colleagues The family of a former Flintshire factory worker who died from an asbestos-related disease are appealing for help from his old work colleagues. Grandfather-of-seven Michael Parry – known as Mike to friends – worked at one of the Courtaulds Textiles mills between 1969 and 1972.