Thomas Leighton Upton

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

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

"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...more

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.

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

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. ...more

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 Upton lit a candle

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 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 upton lit a candle

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 upton lit a candle

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...more

🕯 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.

🕯 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 ...more

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