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."
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