Whitehaven Cricket Club ‘cornerstone’ Arthur Lamb dies aged 31, cause of death explained

We are saddened to share the devastating news that Arthur Lamb, such a fine man, a fierce competitor, a brilliant coach, an ambassador for cricket and always a true gentleman, has passed away recently. He loved cricket and did everything he could to help improve cricket in Cumbria and for Whitehaven. Let’s find out in detail what happened to him and the reason for the death of Arthur Lamb.

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What happened to Arthur Lamb?

Whitehaven Cricket Club announced the news of Arthur Lamb’s death on their official Facebook page, the statement said,

We can hardly believe we are writing this, the club received some devastating news over the weekend. Arthur Lamb, a cornerstone of our Cumbrian Cricket Club and its local community, passed away in his sleep on Friday night.

All our thoughts are with Arthur’s parents, his friends inside and outside our club and everyone else Arthur has helped. He had a huge impact on so many people in so many ways and developed a generation of young people at our club. It’s a huge loss for us and it doesn’t really sink in.

On Friday nights Arthur was doing what he does best, helping others and coaching our junior teams with his usual patience, persistence and fun. Love to all.

The cause of death of Arthur Lamb

The death of a beloved member of the cricket community has once again shocked Cumbria Cricket. Arthur Lamb, 31, who was the Whitehaven club’s cricket secretary, died at his residence in Distington at the weekend.

The Whitehaven club and the wider cricket community in the county are in disbelief. It comes after county leaders Ian Denny and Ken Reid died just before Christmas.

“He was just a wonderful man who enjoyed his cricket and the local community,” said his Whitehaven cricket team-mate Arthur Brown. The club posted the following on Whitehaven’s Facebook page: “We can hardly believe we are writing this. The club learned some heartbreaking news this past weekend.

“On Friday night, Arthur Lamb, a pillar of our club, Cumbrian Cricket, and his hometown, died in his sleep. “All our thoughts are with Arthur’s family, his friends at our club and beyond, and everyone else he has supported.

Who was Arthur Lamb?

He served as a Conservative councilor for a short time on Cumbria County Council before resigning before the last election. He was secretary of the Umpires Federation and a committee member of the Cumbria Cricket League.

Arthur recently accepted a new position at Cumberland Hospital in Carlisle. Arthur previously worked at West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven. “He has brought up a generation of young people at our club and has had a significant impact on so many people in so many ways.

We have suffered a great loss, but it has not yet been fully absorbed. Arthur helped others and coached our young teams in his usual manner of patience, persistence and fun.”

A Whitehaven member wrote on Facebook: “The whole club is amazed. He made many contributions as a young man through his political ideas to Whitehaven Cricket Club, his fellow umpires, the Cumbria Cricket League, county age group teams and the local community. So sad.” A number of Cumbria Cricket League clubs as well as other umpires sent messages of condolence.

Condolences and memories shared by loved ones about Arthur Lamb

Gary Hall

Heartbreaking news. A worthy club man, a worthy gentleman both on and off the pitch. My thoughts are with everyone at the club, his family and friends. Sleep well, Arthur

Philip McCormick

An absolute tragedy, Arthur was a gentleman and a thoroughly decent human being. He loved nothing more than playing, watching, coaching or umpiring cricket. He had the respect of everyone in the game and his loss will be felt not only at Whitehaven CC but the game as a whole. RIP Lambo, one of the best.

Mike Hawkins

Devastating news to know Arthur as he was on the same council. Although we are from different political parties, I found him to be a very nice, polite, knowledgeable and hardworking young man who is working hard for his community’s thoughts and prayers for his family at this difficult time

Susan Thompson

Heartbreaking news I can’t believe we met him on Thursday at the World Cup, busy as ever. I will miss it very much never a game where you haven’t heard where Arthur is or their phone Arthur is always there to help everyone love and condolences to his family and friends

Fiona Lofthouse

Heartbreaking to hear this sad sad news. I’ve known Arthur since he was a little boy. I send my heartfelt condolences to Barbara and Christopher and their families and friends RIP Arthur xx.

Walter Clout

Devastating news. Such a good man, fierce competitor, brilliant coach, ambassador of cricket and always a true gentleman. There was always time for everyone. A passionate advisor who always wants to help or solve a problem. He lived his life to make a difference for others. Condolences to his family.

Jack Singleton

Heartbreaking news. Arthur was one of the good guys. He loved cricket and did everything he could to help improve cricket in Cumbria and for Whitehaven. People like Arthur don’t come along very often who give heart and soul to the sport we all love. Everyone at Barrow CC sends their condolences to Arthur’s family friends and everyone associated with Whitehaven CC.

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