Linda Rose McCullough (Elles) was born on January 12, 1952 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to Bernard & Elizabeth (Betty) Elles. She attended both Elementary School (King George), Montgomery School, and High School (Mount Royal) in Saskatoon and during those years she played piano, figure skated and sang in the church choir. Linda was an only child but she spent a lot of her time with her Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Her biggest love was animals (especially horses) and all animals loved her just as equally.

During her grade 9 year, Linda met the love of her life, John McCullough. John and Linda were married on April 13, 1968, and they celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary this year. Linda was a stay at home mom until her children were old enough to care for themselves and then she went to work at Donut Delight and Katlim’s Pastry Palace in Saskatoon.

In the late 1970’s, John and Linda built a cabin at Iroquois Lake and she spent all her free time there and in 1987, her and John bought the bakery in Spiritwood, SK and was able to live at the home she loved the most.

In 2005, Linda and John moved to Prince Albert. Throughout all of Linda’s years, she had a great love and devotion for her children, her grandchildren (9) and great grandchildren (4). Her biggest love that remained forever strong was for John.

After a short battle with cancer, Linda passed away peacefully on April 27, 2013 with her family by her side.

Linda was predeceased by her father Bernard Elles, her grandmother Rose Schmidt, her grandfather Fredrick Schmidt; grandfather Lawrence Elles (Sr) and grandmother Elsie Elles (nee Thomas), as well as numerous Aunts & Uncles.

She leaves to cherish her memory: Her spouse and love of her life, John McCullough; her mother, Elizabeth Elles; a son, Sean (Jackie) McCullough; children Bradyn (son Jack), Brett, Jessica & Nelson; a daughter, Kerry McCullough (Andy Wilson); children Justin McCullough (daughters Chloe & Callie), Jorden Wilson (daughter Amaya), Jamie Wilson and a daughter Shelsea (Richard) Johnson; children Kyle & Karissa. As well as numerous sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles & cousins. All of whom she loved so much.

The funeral will be held at the Calvary United Church in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan at 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 with Reverend Nora Vedress officiating.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Canadian Lung Cancer Society.

Edward Beaulac of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements 306-883-3500. Email condolences sent through beaulacfuneralhome.com will be forwarded to the family.

• Date : 2013-04-27 06:00:00