Claire Goring passes away

Claire  Ann Goring (Facebook)
Claire Ann Goring (Facebook)

Well-known Guyanese cultural icon, Claire Ann Goring, the Cultural Director of the Guyana Cultural Association of New York, Inc has passed away.

A post on the Not-For-Profit organization’s Facebook page on Monday confirmed the death of Goring.

“It is with much sadness the family of Claire Ann Goring would like to confirm her sudden passing. She has been welcomed by our ancestors. We appreciate all of the outpouring of support that we’ve already received thus far. Please be mindful that this our mother, sister, and, aunt and our privacy should be respected as she exemplified kindness, grace and respect.”

Goring was conferred with a Medal of Service in 2020. She was very active in the New York diaspora.