The Guyana Bar Association yesterday expressed sadness at the passing on Saturday of attorney, Llewellyn John SC.
John passed away at the age of 95.
In a statement, it said that John’s legal career “was one of distinction and impact, in the legal profession and the Guyana society. His service was recognized in 2015 with the award of the Cacique Crown of Honour (CCH), our third highest national award. Senior has been part of and participated in over fifty years of the transformation of the legal profession, pre-independence, post-independence, pre-republican status, the 1980 constitutional reforms, the fusions of the legal profession, the 2003 Constitutional reforms, the 2016 Civil Procedure Rules, and in 2017 the personal achievement of admission to the Inner Bar. The name CML John, was a constant presence. His distinctive dress of the Nero Collared Suit, his command of the Queen’s English, and a resounding voice which enhanced his stature, all elements of a distinguished gentleman in the Law”.
The Bar Association added that it has lost a constant supporter. “Senior has never (wavered) in his support for the association. His name is recorded as present at most meetings throughout the decades of our existence. Senior in recent years has even served as a member of the Bar Council, sharing his experience, guidance and wisdom with another generation of Attorneys-at-Law. With his passing, we have lost a colleague, mentor, supporter and friend”, the association said.
