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Clayton BEATTIE Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen from Feb. 8 to Feb. 12, 2014.

BEATTIE, Clayton Ernest
CMM, C StJ, CD
Brigadier General (Retired) - Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery
Commander of the Canadian Peacekeeping Contingent & Hero of the Civil War
in Cyprus in 1974
On February 3, 2014 at the age of 86 after a valiant battle with Parkinson's disease. Beloved husband of Kay Puil (née MacDonald). Loving father of Jocelyn (Gilles Régimbald), Karen (Gilles Girard) and predeceased by son, Mark. Step-daughters Lorri and Kim Puil (Robert Morelli). Proud grandfather of Rémi, Cahill, Zaire, Nyomi (Patrick Payne) Cheyenne and extended family; Sophie (Daniel Mulligan), Émilie (Alexandre Quesnel) and Catherine (Jonathan Roy-Beaumier). Dear brother of Marilyn (late Carl Jensen) and brother-in-law of James and Elizabeth MacDonald (Toronto) and William and Joanne MacDonald (Victoria). Will be dearly remembered by family, friends and comrades in arms. The family wishes to thank the personnel of the Perley & Rideau Veterans' Health Centre for the outstanding compassionate care provided. Friends are invited to visit Beechwood, Cemetery & Funeral Services, 280 Beechwood Ave. (east of Vanier Parkway) on Saturday February 15, 2014 after 12 noon, Funeral Service in the Sacred Space of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre will be held at 2 p.m. followed by a reception in his honour. In Memoriam Donations may be made to the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre Foundation.

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February 15, 2014

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Mark Roberts

March 20, 2014

I remember the General with fond memories and how he tried to start up AMS. I remember the visits to his home and was in awe of the stories and the memorabilia in the basement office. I remember how he tried to help me through a time of difficulty... The General will be sadly missed by the many whose lives he touched

Audrey Shantz

February 15, 2014

Remembering his wonderful and gentle soul; he will forever remain in our hearts. It was an honour to have known such a great man. Uncle Clayton was a real hero to us all and will be truly missed and so fondly remembered.

Marianne Nyirabalinda

February 15, 2014

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Beattie Kay and Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. It has been an honour to have met a wonderful person, General Beattie Clayton and his wonderful, caring family. May he rest in peace.

Paul Ballinger

February 14, 2014

Condolences to his family and friends. General Beattie was a very strong and dedicated leader who I was honoured to serve under in Cyprus Jan-Jul 1975. Definitely a Comanding General who was known and respected by both sides and military and UN leaders.

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Fatima Fernandes

February 14, 2014

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Love Fatima, Justin and Tiffany

Lorna a Loomis

February 13, 2014

I am sorry for your loss. May "Clay" rest in peace. My late husband. Dan, and he were great military friends for many years.

Diane Desjardins

February 13, 2014

Kay and family,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May the love of God be with you during your journey through grief.

michael Baxendale

February 13, 2014

What a soldier! was priviliged to co-author "The Bulletproof Flag" with Clay It is the story of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 and the Canadian Airborne soldiers that came under Gen Beattie's command. We pent a year together working on the book a time in my life that I treasure.

Lois Beattie-Brown

February 11, 2014

My memories of Clayton remain strong even though other memories fade around me. I remember him as a child. He was much like his mother Maude who was the 'original' Peacekeeper. I remember her being able to smooth over anything Edgar, Donald, Clayton, Marilyn and myself could get tangled up in. He learned the importance of family, and making sure that those who loved him KNEW that they were also loved. He was a wonderful son, grandson, father, husband, brother, cousin, military member and friend. He was very special to me, and will be missed.

Leslie Abraham

February 11, 2014

Dear Aunt Kay, Jocelyn, Karen, and Aunt Marlyn,
I am so sorry for the passing of my dear Uncle Clayton. The first time I remember meeting him, I was somewhat afraid of him because he was all dressed up in his military uniform and looked quite imposing to a kid. I could tell though, even at 10 years old that he was an man of obvious importance. Throughout the years I came to know the man not just the uniform. I don't think I could have found a more loving and kind man if I tried. And here he was, related to me (albeit distantly). I know he occupied a very special place in my mom's (Lois's) heart, and was the topic of many a conversation. Watching how he lived his life with honesty and integrity and compassion has been a guide for me and the way I live my life. I am so very proud to have been able to call him family. He was a great man, and will be missed by all of us.

Philip Berikoff

February 11, 2014

My sincerest condolences on your loss. I was Brigadier General Beattie's personal bodyguard in Cyprus 1974 and it was an honour to to know him and his family. He will be missed.

Lyne Parks

February 11, 2014

Jocelyn so very sad to hear of your Father's passing. My condolences to you and your family.

John Birchall

February 11, 2014

My condolences to Kay and your family on the loss of Clayton. I served on the Alumni board at Carleton University with Clayton and knew him as a youngester on Cambridge street in Ottawa. Also he gave me great advice when I joined the military and after when I was a manager in the Federal Gov. Science Branch. A great friend he will be sadly missed.

Bob Kikkert

February 10, 2014

My condolences Kay to you and your family on the loss of your husband.

Sandra Maidens

February 10, 2014

Best wishes to you and your family on this sad occasion. My thoughts are with you.

February 9, 2014

Kay and family,
Sincerest condolences on your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult and sad time.
Diane Grimes

February 8, 2014

My Condolences to Mrs.Beattie and her family it was a great honour to know Mr. Beattie and his wonderful family Mr.Beattie was a kind and loving person and will be greatly missed love always Denise Clayton

Linda Rymill

February 8, 2014

Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Beattie family. Linda & Maurice Rymill

Denny Davidson

February 8, 2014

HE PASSED OUR WAY
He passed our way a soldier, his name we'll not forget.
He marched to tunes of glory, with the cadence of a vet.
While pipers play their chanters, their drones make mystic sounds.
Their tune, an ode to soldiers, who'd fight on foreign ground.

His pace was slow and steady, a metronome to sound.
He marched to tunes of glory,
He served on foreign ground.
His battles now are over, he'll hear our pipes no more.
He's marching to Valhalla, a far and distant shore.

He'll rest there in Valhalla, where the sun will always shine.
Where mist clings to the mountains, until the end of time.
Where pipers play their chanters, and drones make mystic sounds.
And tunes are played for soldiers, who served on foreign ground.

"May you rest by the side of your Lord"

Gordon Beattie

February 8, 2014

We are saddened to hear of cousin Clay's passing. His legacy of historical Canadian Peacekeeping accomplishments,honors our family name. His long journey with Parkinson's is over and he is finally at rest. Our thoughts are with you and our family.

February 8, 2014

Kay and family, I have been thinking of you all week. It has been such an honour to have met both of you again. Peace and everlasting memories to all.
Mary Moncrieff

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