In memory of Colin Croft

Optician is sad to report the death of optical industry sales representative Colin Croft.

Simon Belson, group manager and partner of Belson & Sons Opticians was both a client and a friend of Croft’s.

‘I knew Colin for most of his optical career,’ said Belson. ‘Colin was a sales representative within the industry for well over forty years and worked for many companies including Contactasol, CooperVision, Marchon, Marcolin, De Rigo, Maui Jim, Charmant, The Eyewear Company, and more latterly, Silhouette.

‘He was professional in the extreme and could never be accused of a hard sell. He was genuinely passionate about the products and companies he represented. He was always respectful to practice owners and staff alike, as well as competitor sales representatives and agents. He loved his work, the people, and best of all pie, chips and baked beans in the local café.