Peacefully, in his room at the Garden Terrace Long-Term Care Home in Kanata on July 28th, 2026. “Mike” Sielski of Winchester (Formerly Ottawa) at age 71.
Forever loved and deeply missed by his wife of 47 years, Juli-Anne Jan-Sielski, his daughter Jessica (Forest Hutton), and his 1-year old grandson, Wilder-Patrick. He is pre-deceased by his parents Bernard and Helena Sielski, as well as his in-laws Henry and Maxine Jan. Dear brother of Mary (Pierre), Helen (late George), and Krysia (Lyle) and brother-in-law to Hugh (Julie), Chris (Barb), Leah (Paul), and Michelle (Tracy). Cherished “Uncle Mike” to Michel, Jean-Pierre, Genevieve, Danielle, Carolyn, Elizabeth, late Mark, Kate, Spencer, Rachel, Rebecca, Joshua, Janine, Jules, Amanda, and Emily, as well their spouses and children.
Fondly referred to as “Mister Pepperrall,” missed by his many neighbours in Barrhaven. A loyal public servant of the Government of Canada (CRA/CBSA). Avid golfer and bridge player, forever a motorcycle rider, and lover of boating and swimming. He loved fishing, reading the newspaper, playing poker, attending Ottawa Senators games, and spending time at home with his family. An unwaivering good samaritan, school bus driver in early retirement, and a lover of his dogs.
Mike battled for more than 5 years against the cruel diseases of Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia. A special thank you is extended to the outstanding and caring nurses and psw’s at Garden Terrace.
By family request, a donation can be made in his name to Parkinson Canada, Alzheimer Society of Canada, or the Ottawa Humane Society.
Cremation has taken place. Friends and family will be invited to gather at a later date for a celebration of life.
Arrangements entrusted to The Byers Funeral Home in South Mountain (613 989-3836).
Online condolences may be shared at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.ca
4 Condolences for Michael Bernard Joseph Sielski
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Mary Bouchard says
July 30, 2026 at 3:05 pmOur sincere condolences. He was great brother, I will miss him a lot.
Mary
Michael St. Amour says
August 1, 2026 at 7:01 amMike hired me in 2000 at CBSA in ACROSS. I admired his leadership and strong work ethic. He had outstanding leadership traits, many of which I tried to emulate. I was pleasantly surprised to bump into him when he moved down the street from me in Winchester. We caught up in retirement but he moved away a short time later. Mike was an inspirational individual to me and has left a lasting impression. My sincerest condolences to the family on his passing.
Michael St. Amour
Winchester, ON
Richard Ruta says
August 4, 2026 at 9:01 amSincere condolences to the family.
Andy Ruta says
August 10, 2026 at 8:34 pmSincerest and deepest condolences.
One of my oldest friends.
Great memories, blast from the past.
Way too early!
Our families were very close.
Our fathers served together in WWII
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