Alexander Munro BEATTIE

Dr. Munro Beattie died June 18, 2001 of an aneurysm, in Ottawa Hospital, aged 89 years. Professor Emeritus and former Chair, Department of English, Carleton University, he was the son of Lewis and Bessie Beattie, a proud brother to Stan, Clarke and Betty (Ault). Predeceased by his beloved wife of 56 hears, May (Lishman) and their son Christopher. Survived by step-mother Marg Beattie, brother-in-law Sam Ault, son Richard, Chris' widow Judy, granddaughter Janet and great-granddaugher Amaya. Special thanks go to his devoted caregivers Tsehay, C.J. and Allan. Across six decades, Munro was an inspirational teacher to generations of Ottawa students and a seminal force in building Carleton's English Department. His Funeral will be held at St. Bartholomew's Church, 125 Mackay Street, this Saturday, June 23 at 11 a.m. Donations to Osu Children's Fund, 188 Montrose St., Winnipeg, Manitoba. Ottawa Citizen, June 20, 2001