Robinsons Brewery has announced the death of life president Dennis Robinson, the last of the fifth generation to work for the company.
Dennis (pictured) joined the family business on 25th October, 1953, starting as a trainee brewer. During the next 71 years he took an active role in the company’s affairs.
In 1962 he became a main board company director, becoming life president in 2020. He remained committed and fully engaged as the chairman of the trustees of Robinsons’ historic pension schemes and with the evolution of the business over the last ten years, right up to his death.
Joint managing director and son of Dennis, William Robinson, said: “He will be remembered by many colleagues across the business as a true gentleman with a fastidious attention to detail! He was a walking almanac of all things Robinsons, custodian of the company’s history, and keen to ensure this was brought to life and shared widely.”
Throughout his working life, he was heavily involved in the Stockport community, as chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, as a magistrate for more than 40 years, and through his roles on various other local trusts and committees.
He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and colleagues inside and outside the business, who were such a large part of his life for many years. For the Robinson family the loss of the last of the three brothers, the fifth generation of the business, is the end of an era. “Their wise counsel will be deeply missed,” said a spokesperson.
