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Thomas Richard Upton passed away at Pine Grove Care Centre on Friday, January 27, 2012 surrounded by his family.

He is remembered with love by his daughters Heather (Douglas) Giles, Laura York and son Mitchell (Tracy) Upton, his grandchildren Michael, Lisa and Lauren Giles, Kody York, and Caitlin and Morgan Upton along with his very special friend Mildred Gatien. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Gordon Peterson.

He was predeceased by our mom Sylvia Upton.

Tom was born in Alert Bay, B.C. on March 9, 1930 and raised in the Columbia Valley, Cultus Lake, B.C. He moved around between many forestry and road camps until he met and married Sylvia in 1958. He drove truck out of the Kamloops area for several different trucking companies until he started his own business (Tom's Trucking). He was owner/operator until he retired in 1990.

He and Sylvia settled at Cottonwood Manor until her passing in 2010 and then he lived at The Hamlets and The Renaissance until his move to Pine Grove in November 2011. He only lived there for two months but he and Mildred made many new friends with the other residents and staff.

We'd like to thank all the wonderful care aides, nurses and staff at Pine Grove who cared for Tom during his stay and especially those who made the journey with us easier these last few days.

There will be a Celebration of Tom's Life at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Canadian Diabetes Association, PO Box 26331 STN BRM B Toronto, On., M7Y 4R1 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C., 201-635 Victoria St., Kamloops, B.C., V2C 2B3 in his memory.

Arrangements entrusted to
Schoening Cremeation Centre
177 Tranquille Road, Kamloops
250-554-2429

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  Pete Lahucik (Jr.) on February 1st, 2012

  “I had the opportunity to know Tom from the early 1970's as he dealt in business with my late father (Pete Sr.) and Sylvia worked part-time for my dad. Dad and Mom stayed in touch over the years, through the Cottonwoods and mom most recently when Tom was at the Renaissance. I always remember Tom as a great guy, well mannered and very courteous. He will be sadly missed. Mom enjoyed her chats with Tom in late 2011.
  
  Betty Lahucik, Kamloops & Peter Lahucik Jr., Toronto”

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