Obituary – Burt Wood

12th September 1928- 3rd June 2021

I am sad to report the passing of Burt Wood, who for many years represented Puleo Christmas Trees. He had a variety of Sales jobs, becoming a salesman for The Cosmic Crayon Company (Crayola) and was at one time, a partner in a Toy and Fancy Goods Cash and Carry in Manchester.

His involvement with toys led him into the world of Christmas and he became a UK agent for Krebs the German glass Christmas decoration company, then for Puleo Asia Ltd, He worked hard to build his customer base for these companies and was well known and respected in the trade. He travelled to various countries for Christmas trade fairs, but the prestigious Harrogate Fair was his favourite and when he officially retired, they presented him with an original painting of the Pump Room in Harrogate in recognition of his support over the many years he exhibited there.

Burt will be remembered with great affection and in addition to our many conversations over the years at Harrogate related to the Christmas decoration market, football was also a regular subject. Burt was an ardent Burnley supporter and I remember well our chats, particularly when the club was promoted to the Premier league.

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