READERS have paid their respects to a beloved train conductor who died after a battle with Covid-19.

Walney born Richard McTigue died aged 50 last week after fighting coronavirus in Furness General Hospital, which later developed into sepsis.

Darren John McSweeney said: "Tragic. Such a lovely guy, dealt with him a few times for mortgages.

"Our condolences to all of the family."

Eileen Brown said: "Rest in peace Amen."

Sarah Kenny said: "So sorry to hear this. Worked with Richard at the Furness Building Society for a short while and he was always a laugh.

"Condolences to his family."

Debra Hurley said: "Went to school with Richard, really nice guy.

"Such tragic news. Condolences to his family."

Anne-Marie Martin said: "So sorry to read this. I was at school with the McTigue boys and Richard did the mortgage on my first home.

"A lovely chap my deepest condolences to all his loved ones."

Dave Jones said: "Such sad news to hear."

Mimi Oneill said: "Rip Richard."

Shirley Toomey said: "Only 50."

Lori Boo Robbo said: "How sad is this, my deepest condolences go out to the family."

No judgment said: "So sorry for your loss."

Shoequeen22 said: "Thinking of the family , so sorry for your loss.

"So sad. I hope all you ' it's just the flu, Covid only affects old folk, let's open the pubs ' brigade think about what they have been through."

G25 said: "So sorry another fighter lost to Covid.

"I don't know the family but God bless them all."