South Bar
August 31, 1940 – May 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of Michael ‘Mickey’ Melski at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, at the age of 84. Mickey was the son of the late Anthony and Jennie (Kiec) Melski, formerly of Swan Street in Whitney Pier.
Mickey is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Ursula (Woloszyn) Melski; daughters, Janice and Ursula (David); grandson, Jacob; sister, Anne (Charles) Stephens; brothers, Tony and Robert (Marsha) Melski; in-laws, Elizabeth and Selina Melski, Janek, Ella, Heniek, and Ella Woloszyn; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Mickey was predeceased by sister, Leona Hamper; brothers, Terrance, Ronald ‘Butch’, Donnie, and Joseph Melski; sister-in-law, Anna Melski and brother-in-law, James Hamper.
Mickey graduated from St. FX University and dedicated his teaching career to schools in Whitney Pier, retiring from Memorial Junior High. He also took on roles as a scout leader and coached hockey and baseball.
Mickey held a deep pride for his Polish heritage and his community in the Pier. He dedicated his life to studying and promoting his Polish heritage and loved to talk about the many contributions Poland has made throughout history. He visited Poland several times to see his in-laws and explore more of his roots.
Mickey was an avid gardener, loved his music, especially Polish music, and spending summers outdoors on the Bras D’Or with his family. He was also a devoted Toronto Maple Leafs and Blue Jays fan.
We would like to extend thanks and gratitude to the doctors and staff at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital 4A and ICU units for their care of Mickey in his time of need.
There will be no visitation for the late Michael Melski. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. in St. Mary’s Polish Church, Whitney Pier with Fr. Evo DiPierro officiating. A reception will follow at the Polish Village Hall on Victoria Road. Interment will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mickey may be made to Hospice Cape Breton or a charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Dobry Jezu a nasz Panie daj mu wieczne spoczywanie
Online Condolences
Our Sincere Condolences to Ursula & Family.
From: Steve Hasiuk
Please accept our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mickey.
From: Brent and Clare Brophy
Ursula and Janice,
So sorry about your father’s passing. Didn’t know him and only met you ladies at CBU years ago but always remembered you fondly. You Dad sounded like a great guy.
Take care and all the best,
From: Cindy Tobin
Think of you all in this sad time, sending love and my deepest sympathy.
From: Evelyn Sampson
Please accept my sincerest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
From: Judy sampson
Our most sincere condolences to Ursula and family. Mike touched many lives. We hope your mmemories bring you comfort during this difficult time
From: Leo & Darlene Baggio
Michael taught me math at Don Bosco. He was a no nonsense kind of guy which was exactly what I needed at that time in life. He was a Melski from the Pier so I already knew I had to be on my best behaviour. Well I ended up having a 40 year teaching career and Mike comes immediately to mind when I’m asked who were teachers that influenced you? He was sincere in what he did and always did it well. My condolences on his passing.
From: Kevin Cameron
Sympathies to the family of a great man in many ways! High school friend .
From: Doug Meikle
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May all the beautiful memories bring you peace at this difficult time.
Ursula and families, I am so sorry for your loss of Mickey. He was a lovely man and taught my son at school. Ursula may your happy memories you have together, bring you comfort in the sad days ahead. Love you , my friend.
Dearest Ursula
My heart goes out to you. I did not know your husband, but am certain he was as kind a person as you. God bless you.
Janice Stanwick
Ursula and family ,Our deepest sympathy to you and your family .Mike and Delores Henick
Uncle Mickey was a strong pillar in our family. He is missed.
Love, Michelle
Ursula & Family
So sorry for your loss. Treasure your memories .
My Condolences Ursula and Family for the Loss of Mickey my thoughts and prayers are with you all
Deepest sympathy to Ursula & all family & friends.
Doddy & Bobby
Heartfelt condolences going out to the entire Melski family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers..
Sincere condolences to Ursula and family. May Mickey Rest In Peace.
Our Condolence go out to Ursula and the Entire Melski Family. Mickey was my grade 8 teacher and Ursula did my mom’s hair until her death. RIP Micheal.
Sincere condolences Ursula (wife) Janice and Ursula (daughter)on the passing of your husband and father.
Rest in Perpetual Peace Mickey
Barb Best
Mr Melski taught me grade 8 math at WPM such a nice man. My condolences to his family.
It saddens my heart to hear of the death of Michael (Mick) Melski. My condolences goes out to Ursula and her family especially to her two daughters Ursula and Janice and their family’s. He will be missed.
Ursula please accept my condolences on the passing of your beloved husband. May he rest in peace Amen
My condolences to Ursula and family on this difficult time,my thoughts and prayers are with you🙏
So very sorry for your loss.
Ursula, Janice, Ursula and Jacob
Our deepest condolences to each of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers
So sorry for your loss Ursula and family, Mr Melski taught me math at Don Bosch Jr High many years ago. He was a very nice man
Our sincere condolences to Ursula and Family. May He Rest in Peace
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing truly a great teacher will be sadly missed by many RIP sir
Ursula. Our deepest condolences to you and all the family on the loss of Mickey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincere condolences to Ursula and daughters on the passing of a wonderful husband and father. Mickey was a very nice man who was truly proud of his Polish heritage. He always had time for a smile and a chat. His presence will be greatly missed. RIP Cousin.
I would like to extend my condolences to Ursula and family. Mr. Melski was a wonderful teacher. I thought he was a fine human being and he was very patient and kind. He taught me at Don Bosco. He was a favourite of mine.❤️❤️
Mr Melski was my homeroom teacher in grade 8, always like him. I drove him crazy i talked so much … he was always kind and a great, patient teacher with a wonderful dry sense of humor! My sincerest condolences Ursula and to all of the family, xo
Ursula and Family: Sending our sincerest condolences on your tremendous loss. May beautiful memories and the love of family and friends help to comfort you during this difficult time. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences to Ursula and family on your loss. Hope your beautiful memories comfort you at this time and throughout the difficult days ahead. My prayers are with you.
A fine and decent man, Mickey and I have been friends for all of our adult lives. With a quiet sense of humor and great integrity he will be missed. So very sorry for your loss Ursula!!
Sorry for your loss thinking of you and your girls
CONDOLENCES FROM RON PENNY. RIP
We are very sorry to hear that your Dad has passed away .May he rest in peace. Love from Judy and Gerry Lethbridge
Mick was my little league coach back in the day. Great gentleman. I had the honour of having him as a patient later in life. I think of that team often.
Ursula and family,
I was so very sorry to hear about Mickey’s death. I am keeping him and all of you in my prayers.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Ursula and Janice, we are so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. He raised some amazing women. We are thinking about you ❤️
Mike daught me also in grade 8. RIP Mike
Ursula
Our deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of Mickey. He was a gentleman and great guy. Very sorry for your loss.
Mike & Barb Kennedy
Sydney
Thoughts and prayers to the family . Mr Melski was a wonderful teacher . He will be remembered fondly from our years at Don Bosco .
Brian and Mary (Baldwin) Campbell
Ursula and family
So sorry to read of Mickey’s passing. Know you are in my thoughts and prayer…..
Ursula & Family,
Sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Our sincere condolences on your loss.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Ann Vuletich & Family
Ursula and family
So sorry to read of Mickey’s passing…..
Your in my thoughts and prayers…
Ursula and Family
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Don and Shirley MacInnis
Oh, my dear Ursula.
I am so sudden to hear about your darling husband.
He was the love of your life.
My.
Heart is warmed. Knowing how you gave up your hairdressing shop to be with your husband To share and comfort your love for each other
Your life is enriched
by those memories.
Which will comfort you at this time
. My love goes out to you.
Janet Tyson
We have been keeping you all in our hearts and extend our sympathy to all of you.
Love on behalf of Mary G (and family)
My sincere condolences to Ursula and her family , so sorry for your loss , heard so many wonderfull stories about your husband as a teacher he will be missed by many , take good care of yourself and May God Bless You xo
Mr.Melski was one of the most understanding grade 8 teachers I ever had the pleasure of listen to every single day I Never truly understood mathematics until he taught me and that’s when I had gained a passion for Sience.Even when he went from teaching to Vice principal and than from Vice principal too Principal he inspired all of his students.