Friends and colleagues at VBH have paid tribute to Des Turnbull, until recently Area Sales Manager for the Northern Counties, who died in hospital on Saturday 16th January.
Managing director Simon Monks said: “Des was an integral part of the VBH team for the best part of two decades before retiring last February. He was very well respected and much liked by his customers, suppliers, and all at VBH.
“Des was very knowledgeable, and enjoyed passing on his expertise. He was particularly helpful to newcomers to our industry, helping them understand some of the vagaries of window and door hardware. He was always quick with a joke and will be well missed by his friends across the whole of VBH.
“Des and his wife Cath often combined their holidays with charity work, frequently taking much-needed equipment to underfunded schools.
“Our sympathies are with Cath and their family and friends at this very sad time. We will miss our friend Des dearly.”
