Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home

OWLS HEAD - Vada B. McCullough, 63, died peacefully at home, with her husband at her side, Wednesday, October 28, 2015.

Born Rockville, Connecticut, August 1, 1952, she was the daughter of Robert Walsh. Vada attended local schools, graduating from Rockland District High School in 1970.

ON June 26, 1982, Vada married Glenn McCullough. Together they made their home in Owls Head their entire married life.

Following the birth of her son, Vada worked for several years in the production department at the Courier Gazette. Later she moved on to a career as a bartender and manager. For many years she was the smiling face behind a couple local bars on Main Street in Rockland. Along the way she also worked at the Rockland Golf Club. She finished her career with over 20 years at the Rockland Lodge of Elks as bar manager. She made many lasting friendships there.

When not working, Vada enjoyed crafting. She was talented with everything she tried, however she took particular joy in completing works of stain glass, and paintings on wood.

She will be sadly missed by all who loved her.

Predeceased by her father; and a sister-in-law Ruth Souweine; Vada is survived by her husband Glenn of Owls Head; her son, Eric McCullough of Warren; one granddaughter Kaitlyn McCullough of Rockland; one brother Sidney Walsh and his wife Karen, of South Thomaston; niece and nephews, Jennifer, Jeremey and Matthew; one brother-in-law, Leon Souweine of Bangor; niece and nephew Kristen Martin, David Souweine; and great-niece and nephews, Alderic Martin, Lilly and Spencer Souweine.

A graveside celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 AM., Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Achorn Cemetery, Rockland. The Reverend Peter Jenks will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County, P.O. Box 1294, Rockland, Maine 04841.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.