Bernard was born in Nowy Martyniec, Yugoslavia (present day Bosnia and Herzegovina) on August 14, 1936. He was a very hard-working, energetic and compassionate man, who greatly loved his family. Along with his life long partner and wife of 62 years, Olga Skalna, Bernard immigrated to Canada from Poland to start a new life for his daughter and son in 1976, following his one year stay in 1972.
Working as a technologist, Bernard was an innovator. He was awarded several groundbreaking system control patents in the United States and Canada. As part of his professional work, he also participated in installing safety and nuclear reactor operating systems.
Together, Bernard and Olga built a prosperous life for their family, and laid the foundation for his grandchildren to live happy and successful lives.
Bernard enjoyed having deep and passionate conversations about politics, the economy, and the way he thought the world should be. A lover of nature, Bernard and Olga bought a large plot of land along the Trent-Severn Waterway where they cleared acres of forest and built a beautiful cottage for friends and family to enjoy.
Bernard’s authentic and loving spirit will be dearly missed, but will live on through his family. Bernard was the beloved husband of Olga Skalna. Dear Father of Ewa Cottenden (John) and Bart Melek (Marina). Loving Grandfather of Michael Cottenden (Jessica), Alexander Melek and Jake Melek. Devoted Great Grandfather of Amelia Cottenden. Brother of Frank Melek (Lefteria) and Lucyna Barcova (Franto). Uncle of Lukasz Melek. Predeceased by his sisters Helen Gorlinska (Józef), Leonia Melek and brother Włodzimierz Melek (Nina).
Private funeral arrangements followed by cremation.
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