Thomas BROUGHTON Obituary

To Ngaire and Family
So very sorry to hear about Toms passing. Our visit last year becomes more special. Even though we didn't spend a lot of time with you both the time we did was good. Tom's smile will always be remembered along with his gentle nature and his singing. Our thoughts are with you Ngaire. Sincere sympathy. Wendy and Gary Quarterman

To Ngaire, Michelle, Leanne, Wayne, and Family.
I am saddened to hear about the passing of a great husband and Father. I certainly loved spending weekends as a teenager at your home, will always remember the fun times, working with the pool, eating Tribe and The smile.
Special memories I won´t forget.
My condolences to you all.
Lots of love Emelie Benton

Thomas.
A homegrown icon has bowed out. A bro of the respected Broughton whanau in Harbour street Moturoa. Our memories are long from past beginnings with families forcefully removed from humble dwellings on the beach in depression days.
The community bonds held maintained by close links.
In typical Broughton tradition Tommy played sport: scrag after school, soccer NPBHS 1st X1, Waterside, NPOB, and Moturoa. League at Waterside, and star pitcher for Cardinals softball. As a kid he would swim out to boats moored off the beach and be first to climb the masts. One of the big kids in the gang, you gave no lip. Tree-climbing at school, always had to be highest up the pohutukawa. Tommy worked at Burkes Shoe factory in Otaka St Moturoa, later a wharfie. In those social catchups Tommy without fail had that trademark smile before the laugh, just like Joe and especially Walla before. A big hello to all whanau and friends.
Haere Tommy, you leave a huge hole. Thanks for the memories.

Thinking of you Ngaire and all the family as you as you navigate the loss of Tom. Such a wonderful man, his smile would light up the room, he always had kind words to say and always made time to say hello and ask after the family. So sorry to hear that this might totara has fallen. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Gail and Murray Towler

Will miss your cheerful smile

To Ngarie and family our deepest sympathies at the loss of Tom,a beautiful gentle man.We will sadly miss his sense of humour and smiley face.Our loving thoughts are with you all.
Sue and Graham Bootten Cambridge

To Ngaire and Family
Special thoughts are with you all. We always enjoyed chatting with Tommy and yourself whenever we bumped into you when out and about and Paul talks about his friendship with Tommy at the NPBHS. Special memories.

Ngaire and Family. Sincere condolences to you all. Tom and I went to Moturoa School at the same time. He was a lovely person and always had a "hello" when he saw you on the streets around town. Thoughts are with you. Doreen Loader

Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Love Robyn George

Thinking of you Ngaire and your family at this very sad time. Although we haven´t known Tom for long we will cherish the times we shared with you both. May all the good times help you through the days ahead.

Dear Leanne and family ... my heart goes out to you all.
Your dad was a beautiful happy and lovely man.
His family meant the world to him.
to you all xxxx

To Ngaire and Family, so sad to hear Tom has passed away. I lived next door to you in Harbour Street when my kids were little. Such a wonderful, lovely man. Rest peacefully x

Ngaire, so sorry to see that you have lost Tommy. Such a lovely man. Deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Ngaire, Michelle, Wayne, Leeanne and families - "the totara has fallen". Am thinking of you all at this sad time. Many fond memories of the good times spent together with Eric, Mary, Jim & Jan over the past years.

Love and Prayers to all the Family Tom was a Fantastic man with his own views on things which made Him Tom Blessings to all DanT

Sending my condolences to Leanne and whanau. May all your happy memories carry you through the next few days and weeks. Much love, Claire