The funeral date has been announced for Arthur Lamb, who died suddenly aged 31.
It will be held on Monday, February 6 at Distington’s Church of the Holy Spirit at 2pm.
Arthur died on January 20 at his Distington home and his death caused shockwaves throughout the community.
He was a stalwart of Whitehaven Cricket Club and a county councillor for Cleator Moor and Frizington.
Tributes poured in after his death. Arthur, who was cricket secretary for the Whitehaven club, was described as its ‘cornerstone’.
He was a member of the Cumbria Cricket League committee and Umpires Federation secretary.
Arthur worked at the West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven and had recently accepted a new post at Carlisle’s Cumberland Infirmary.
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust, which runs the hospitals, shared its tribute this week on social media.
We are sharing our tribute to Arthur Lamb, who died suddenly last week.
It posted: “‘Our Arthur’ worked at West Cumberland Hospital in the information team and had recently taken on a secondment as a deputy service manager.
“He will be very sadly missed by his colleagues at the trust and our thoughts are with his family, many friends and colleagues at this very difficult time.
“His colleagues have shared their tribute – Just over seven years ago Our Arthur walked into the information office at the West Cumberland Hospital – a unique wonderful gentle giant of a young man at 6ft 2in (Arthur always reminded us of the two inches).
“Over the years we have had many happy memories of our time together with Arthur, debating and discussing issues about work, cricket and politics – the odd friendly disagreement too which Arthur thoroughly enjoyed with a twinkle in his eyes.
“Arthur was a kind generous dedicated person in all aspects of his life from coaching young players at Whitehaven Cricket Club to running out of the office to quickly help a member of staff who was struggling with IT issues.
“Every Friday we would go to the canteen (his favourite place) and he’d laugh about his squeaky shoes which could be heard along the corridor and everyone who passed knew him. Arthur will never be far from our thoughts, we will miss him terribly and treasure our time together with him. Thank you Arthur for being you and for being our friend.”
Arthur was elected to the county council in 2017. His division including the parishes of Arlecdon & Frizington, Cleator Moor, Ennerdale & Kinniside, and Lamplugh. He was shadow cabinet member for customers, transformation and fire & rescue.
Conservative group leader, Councillor Hilary Carrick, said: “Quite simply, he was an amazing young man who was universally loved and respected. He was a very talented politician and hugely effective county councillor who worked tirelessly for the local community that he loved.
“Arthur had a maturity and wisdom that exceeded his years and his considered contributions, positivity, dedication, enthusiasm and cheeky grin will be hugely missed. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends at this very difficult time.”
Other councillors said he had a ‘zest for life’. Read more tributes here.
