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Johnny Beattie

Published on 17/07/2020

BEATTIE - Johnny MBE (The Govan Dinosaur) Peacefully at St Margaret of Scotland Hospice on Thursday 9th July 2020, John Gerard, beloved husband of the late Kitty Lamont, much loved Dad to Maureen, Paul, Mark and Louise. A dearly loved brother to Cathie and the late Frank and Mary, a dear Uncle and Great-Uncle to all the family. Fortified by rites of Holy Church, R.I.P. Reception and vigil at St Peter's R.C. Church, Hyndland Street, Partick on Thursday 23rd July at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Friday 24th July at 10am. Funeral thereafter to Glasgow Crematorium, Maryhill. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to St Margaret of Scotland Hospice. Due to current restrictions Johnny's funeral will be by invitation only. You are most welcome to stand and wave, clap or cheer as the cortege passes.

Candle image Marjory MacLaren August 3rd, 2020
Candle image Andrew Gillen July 21st, 2020
Candle image Moyra Gillen July 17th, 2020

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Mark Cassidy March 7th, 2021
Hi Moyra, I was a good friend of your brother John but lost touch. I would like to contact him. Is this possible. Mark Cassidy.
Marjory MacLaren August 3rd, 2020
I'm so sad to find out that Johnny Beattie has passed away. He was such a great comedian and actor, and he did an awful lot for many charities in Scotland. R.I.P. Johnny - you will be greatly missed.
Andrew Gillen July 21st, 2020
Johnny was a lovely and kind uncle and great uncle. He was always humorous and kept everyone entertained. He will be missed very much by all the family. With love from Andy, Marion, Louise and Lauren.
Angus O'Henley July 19th, 2020
Deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of the late, much lamented Johnny Beattie . A legend in his own lifetime , combined with an unbelievable lifetime to charity and charity events. A perfect gentleman of whom I had the great pleasure of meeting at the many charity functions we attended. R.I.P. Johnny Beattie.
Sarah Gillen July 19th, 2020
Remembering the wonderful times spent with our amazing uncle and friend. With sincere condolences to the family and all who loved Johnny.
With much love
John and Sarah Gillen
Moyra Gillen July 17th, 2020
Johnny was a loving, kind and much loved uncle. Always good natured and thinking of others. We will miss him very much. Love always from Moyra and Ian.