Beattie, Philip A. At his home, R.R. # 1 Carleton Place on Saturday, July 19th, 2008 at the age of 49, in the presence of his family, following a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Husband and best friend of Lorna (Steele) and cherished father of Shawn. Dear son of Claudette (Hollywood) and the late Albert Beattie; brother of Reg, Mike (Roxanne), Jeff, Tony and the late Kenny Beattie. Loved grandson of Ken (Ada, who predeceased Phil on Thursday, July 17th, 2008) Hollywood and Frances Beattie; son-in-law of Tom and June Steele, brother-in-law of his best friends Brian and his wife Cathy Steele and Mike (Shirley) Steele. Phil was a special uncle to Matt and Amanda Steele, Ashley Steele, Lindsey, Travis and Mallory Beattie, Justin and Sierra Beattie and Jamie and Jarred Beattie. He will be especially missed by his uncle Lorne and aunt Joanne Hollywood who had a special place in Phil's life. Phil was a long time manager with Perth Home Hardware. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W, Perth on Monday, July 21st, 2008 from 5 to 9 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. followed by a reception at the Perth Lions Hall. In remembrance, contributions to the Carleton Place Hospital (Emergency Dept.) would be appreciated.