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- John and Linda have raised their family in Sandy Creek area. They own and operate the Rainbow Shores Hotel and Restaurant.
Linda C. Halstead, age 81, resident of Pulaski, passed away Saturday surrounded by her family at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. Linda was born September 27, 1941, in Syracuse, the daughter of Bartholomew (Neil) and Elma Yerdon Cheney. She graduated from Sandy Creek High School in 1959. Linda was married to her husband of 41 years, John Halstead on May 6, 1961, and he passed away in 2002. Linda and her husband resided in Phoenix, NY for many years. During that time, she worked as a medical assistant, and at GE in Syracuse. She was also employed by the Sears Department Store in the fabric department, where she taught sewing lessons. In 1980, Linda and her husband purchased the Rainbow Shores Hotel and Restaurant and moved to Pulaski. They owned and operated the restaurant for 30 years.
Linda and her husband John dedicated their lives to Rainbow Shores. The endless devotion of “blood, sweat and tears” resulted in a fruitful, successful business on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario. Her family, friends, patrons, and past employees have wonderful, humorous, “you had to be there” stories to tell of this amazing place.
Throughout her 30 years of business, Linda, and her family, met people from all walks of life and developed life-long relationships. Linda enjoyed visiting the restaurant in recent years as a patron.
Linda was a member of Christ Our Light Parish in Pulaski and the Sandy Pond Sportsman’s Club. She had a lifelong enjoyment for sewing and in later years a hobby of quilting. She delighted in the outdoors by going to the beach, kayaking, bike riding, boating and working in her flower gardens. Linda enjoyed trips to sunny locations as well as the Adirondacks and the Thousand Islands. She was a dedicated member of the local health club and kept fit with regular work-outs. Linda was a foodie who loved cooking and trying new recipes. In her later years, she spent a great deal of time attempting to perfect the art of bread-making and pie crust. She had a zest for life, and always enjoyed happy hour with friends and a cocktail.
Surviving, are children, Gregory (Kara) Halstead of Pittsford, Lucinda (Douglas) Bulluck of Lacona, Lori Halstead (Eric Spath) of Pulaski, grandchildren, Heather, Jenna, Angela, Hollyn, Nicolas, and John and brothers, Jim (Cindy) Cheney, Neil (Mary) Cheney, and John (Cheryl)Cheney. Linda was predeceased by her sister, Marilyn Crast.
A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 25th at Christ Our Light Parish, 23 Niagara Street, Pulaski with a spring burial in Pulaski Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park Street prior to the service.
Please join Linda’s family at the Sandy Pond Sportsmen’s Club at 3:00 pm following the funeral service to share memories and a cocktail.
Donations in Linda’s memory may be made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13208, or Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North Street Liverpool, NY 13088.
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1941 - 2023 (81 years)
d. 28 Jul 1993, Lacona, Oswego, New York, USA