Award winning theatre and broadcasting icon, Ron Robinson, was cremated today after a funeral service at the St. George’s Cathedral, where family and friends gathered in his memory.
The National Cultural Centre’s stage was Ron Robinson’s stage for many decades. At a service under the National Cultural Centre’s foyer this midday, President Irfaan Ali paid tribute to Robinson, calling him a hero of local theatre that must never be forgotten.
Robinson, who died last week at age 79, was one of the country’s longest serving broadcasters and theatre icons, commanding the microphone and stage.
“Ron was a master, one of the finest this land has ever produced through wit, humor and deliberate exaggeration he held a mirror before us that keen, playful personality will be surely missed. For many years, Ron also bore the flame of local theatre in both the good times and lean years of local theatre he carry the baton on,” the President stated.
The President noted that even when the theatre sector was faced with challenges, Mr. Robinson stood against the odds and keep hope alive for those in the sector.
“Perhaps the most fitting tribute is renew and revitalize the performing arts especially theatre and to ensure that whatever he sustains does not fail. Ron Robinson was a man of many calling he served his church, was part of the scouts movement demonstrating his commitment to shaping young lives. As a Rotarian he exemplified service and in motor sports he brought a keenness of man and spirit of enthusiasm,” the President stated.
Robinson, according to the President, gave himself fully to Guyana. Describing his life as one rich in meaning and generous in contribution.
“Ron Robinson’s voice helped to share our cultural memory , his work enrich our national soul. Though the microphone has been laid down and he curtains have fell, what he gave to Guyana endured forever, Ali said.
Ron Robinson spent 60 years of his life in broadcasting and 70 years on the theatre stage.
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