Robinsons brewery has announced the death of its life president, Dennis Robinson, the last of the fifth generation of three brothers who worked for the company.

Mr Dennis, as he was known, joined the family’s business on 25 October 1953, starting as a trainee brewer. During the succeeding 71 years, he had taken 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 its historic pension schemes and with the evolution of the business over the last 10 years right until his death.

Joint MD and son of Mr 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.