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    Celebrating the life of

    Thomas Leighton Upton

    26 Jan 1937 - 21 Jul 2012

    Family and friends

    THE TURTLE MAN OF COURAN COVE, SOUTH STRADBROKE ISLAND LEFT FOR HIS NEXT ADVENTURE ON 21st JULY 2012. HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL WHO HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF KNOWING THIS UNIQUE CHARACTER. Private Cremation

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    24 Jul 2012

    Marcus Upton Great Memories - Dad and me at Land's End

    There are so many thoughts whirling in my head at this time but when I am not thinking about my 'bigger than life' husband, my thoughts turn to our wonderful family and friends without whose support I could not have coped. Thankyou all Love Gabrielle

    Gabrielle Upton24 Jul 2012
    24 Jul 2012

    Marcus Upton Dad and Sir Nick - St Lawrence's Church, Malta

    24 Jul 2012

    Gabrielle Upton Bye Guys, I am off on my next adventure. L

    he was a man bigger than life, full of life and ready to share his life. we always enjoyed his company, wisdom and many stories. we will miss him but always remember him elaine and ken cambridge new zealand

    Gabrielle Upton25 Jul 2012

    "I told you I wasn't well" The canvass of my brother's life is now complete. The colours are vibrant and passionate; soft and warm; vivid and sparkling with joy and laughter and "fun". If I look closely, I can see dahlias, lilac, lavender and orchids: Shrimps, fish, birds, snakes, wallabies and turtles, intermingled with delight. He valued li...

    Margot Ireland25 Jul 2012
    25 Jul 2012

    Phillip Jones Sunset at Seaway Tower Southport

    Leighton enjoyed many Sunsets at the Seaway Tower on the Broadwater, where he vorked for many years as a Volunteer for Coast Guard, Southport. He will be sadly missed but the Sunsets he so enjoyed will continue. PJ.

    Phillip Jones25 Jul 2012
    26 Jul 2012

    claudia upton Fun times shared with great friends Ray and Gail

    26 Jul 2012

    claudia upton Big Brother and his little Sister - Oxford Uni

    26 Jul 2012

    claudia upton Happy in Paris

    26 Jul 2012

    claudia upton Dad and Gabrielle's wedding

    26 Jul 2012

    Tobin Ireland A wonderful Christmas drink on Stradbroke

    In remembrance of Leighton who loved and lived life to the full! An amazing gregarious man who gave so much happiness to his wonderful children, Juliet, Marcus and Claudia. I will hold with strength and joy the great times we shared - Angie Howarth

    claudia upton26 Jul 2012
    26 Jul 2012

    claudia upton Starfire - great boat!!!

    26 Jul 2012

    Tobin Ireland So glad my kids got to see him in his element

    26 Jul 2012

    claudia upton happy times

    26 Jul 2012

    claudia upton The great fisherman!

    Email of 27 July from the Gold Coast & Hinterland Environment Council We are very saddened by your news of the passing of your father. He was an inspiration to us in his commitment to the natural environment of Stradbroke Island and his beloved turtles. He was a kind and gentle man in the true sense of the word who willingly shared his knowledge. ...

    claudia upton27 Jul 2012
    27 Jul 2012

    claudia upton Buggy Power!

    Leighton was better than a father in law, he was my Mate, fishing buddy, prankster, professor & student, debate challenger, animal lover & of course fellow beer appreciator. Words alone can't convey my admiration & respect for Leighton. Morris.

    Morris Tull27 Jul 2012
    27 Jul 2012

    claudia upton Together in Paris

    27 Jul 2012

    claudia upton Alex with Grandpa Leighton

    27 Jul 2012

    claudia upton Juliet & Alex visit to the island

    27 Jul 2012

    Morris Tull Leighton helping build Morris's aircraft in Dubai

    To the Upton family, So very sorry to hear of Leighton’s passing. A larger than life character, scholar and gentleman who the family and I will have fond memories of Leighton from our family’s time in S Africa. Love Vince, Glenda, Chelsea and Sophie

    Vince Zoricic31 Jul 2012

    What an amazing man and fantastic, full life he led. I had some awesome adventures working with Leighton in Africa. He was a great mentor, always generous and was very proud of his children. We will miss you Leighton. Love, Rex & Yolanda Robinson

    Rex Robinson31 Jul 2012

    Bye-bye Toad, you went without a word of farewell. The shock is still rocking my world. I will always remember the greatest friend I had - as will Nick, Nicole and my family - we loved you as you loved us. thanx for the precious memories Love Ratty

    Lin Nielsen8 Aug 2012

    You came into our family and lit up my Mother's life and for that I thank you. I will remember always the fun times, fabulous meals and discussions / debates over many a table. You were a character one will never forget. Rest in peace Leighton. Kym.

    Morris Tull10 Aug 2012
    20 Aug 2012

    Blair delete The Turtle Team 2007 season

    everything has it's time there is of the joy, of the silence of the pain and of the grief ....and a time of the thankful memory

    Gabrielle Upton21 Aug 2012

    🕯 Gabrielle Upton lit a candle

    Gabrielle Upton21 Aug 2012
    23 Aug 2012

    Blair delete Birding on SSI eastern beach with Todd and Terry

    i miss you so much and your 'visits' are giving me comfort, especially as they always come when i am at my lowest ebb. i miss the weekly flower delivery......the brunches at monsoon.....discussing world affairs.......mostly your love xx

    Gabrielle Upton27 Sep 2012

    🕯 Gabrielle Upton lit a candle your presence is still so very strong...in the bromeliad garden...in the villa and especially in my heart. i miss you so very much my love

    Gabrielle Upton17 Oct 2012

    🕯 gabrielle upton lit a candle

    gabrielle upton18 Nov 2013

    in a few days it will be our wedding anniversary and my thoughts are continually returning to that incredible day which you organised with your usual creativity and in doing so, made a day i will never forget. why, oh why, are you not here to celebrate with me? i love you XX

    gabrielle upton18 Nov 2013

    🕯 gabrielle upton lit a candle

    gabrielle upton24 Nov 2013

    yesterday i bought some cherries and remembered how you always bought them for me at the beginning of the fruit season. also bought some oriental lilies which you also bought so many times for me and remembered the weekly flower delivery that arrived for me every week of every year. every day of my life now brings back happy memories that unfortu...

    gabrielle upton6 Dec 2013

    🕯 gabrielle upton lit a candle you are always in my mind and heart….i miss you so very much and as time goes by that feeling is not diminishing.

    gabrielle upton13 May 2014

    🕯 Peter Ward lit a candle Wonderful memories of Leighton. We both lived in Victoria Avenue, Porthcawl, South Wales. UK, in the 1950's. Played rugby together for Porthcawl RFC and spent many a happy hour with all the gang in the "Spanish Bar" at the Seabank Hotel. Still have the pewter tankard Leighton gave me before he left the UK to live in what ...

    Peter Ward15 May 2014

    🕯 gabrielle upton lit a candle i miss you every day and know the unhappiness i feel with life is because you are not here to share with me …our connection with each other was one that i have never had with any other human being. i love you XXXX

    gabrielle upton7 Jun 2014

    🕯 gabrielle upton lit a candle this time 2 years ago we were sharing our days at the hospital without realising that they were not going to last forever! i miss you so very much my extra ordinary husband X

    gabrielle upton9 Jul 2014

    🕯 gabrielle upton lit a candle am so missing you today XXXG.

    gabrielle upton19 Aug 2014