In Celebration of

Peter Gerhard Zychlinski-Mielzynski

February 22, 1922 -  April 7, 2016

Passed away peacefully on April 7th, 2016 at Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington,
Ontario at the age of 94. Peter will be forever missed by his loving wife Cecile,
children, Andrew, Peter (Agatha), and Robert (Marysia) and grandchildren, Jenna,
Erin, Helena, Stefan, Gabriella and Hania. Peter Sr. led a full life right up to his 94th
year. Peter was born in Kusowo, Poland and lived in the much beloved Urzazewo
Estate with his family near Poznan, Poland. He immigrated to Canada from Poland in
1946 with only a few hundred dollars. He came to Canada to explore the country and
through a lot of hard work which included working sales at Eaton’s and with
Encyclopedia Britannica. Peter landed his first job in the Wines and Spirits Industry in
sales at McGuiness Distillers in 1957, where he would become President, helping to
build McGuiness Distillers and Agencies into one of the largest Wines and Spirits
companies in Canada. After 21 years, leaving McGuiness, in 1978, he founded PMA
(Peter Mielzynski Agencies) in 1979. PMA, 36 years later is one of the leading Wines
and Spirits Agencies in Canada. Peter also founded Hillebrand Estates Winery in 1980
in Niagara on the Lake and helped build the Ontario Wine Industry to where it is
today. Peter spent nearly 60 years in the Canadian wine and spirits industry creating
and building companies and brands and employing thousands of people over that
time making an enormous contribution to the industry. His goal was always to make a
contribution to Canada which he did in many ways as a great Canadian. In 2014 Peter
received the honour of “Canadian Immigrant of the Year” through RBC. Peter Gerhard
Zychlinski-Mielzynski. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357
Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane Subway, on Thursday April 14, 2016
from 6-9 p.m. Prayers 8 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Casimir’s Catholic
Church, 156 Roncesvalles Ave., on Saturday April 23, 2016 at 11 a.m. For those who
wish, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1-888-473-
4636 or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made through
www.turnerporter.ca

Guestbook 

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Barbara Noack (Business Associate)

Entered April 8, 2016 from Yorke

Dear Peter and Agatha,

I was very sorry to hear about the death of your father this morning. My sincere condolences for your loss. Peter Sr. was always very kind and thoughtful towards me, and always made me feel welcome and comfortable. He was a very special person and truly a one of a kind gentleman.

My thoughts go out to you and your family at this sad time.

Sincerely,
Barbara Noack

Anna and Leszek Kaczmarek 

Entered April 8, 2016 from Toronto, Ontario

Na zawsze pozostanie w Naszej pamieci.
Wyrazy wspolczucia dla rodziny I najblizszych.

Phyllis and Don Purves (Long time summer friends)

Entered April 9, 2016 from Yorke Chapel

Cecile, Andrew,Peter and Robert. Your Husband and Dad and especially you, of course Cecile were always a fixture in our many years at Georgian Bay. The summers we had there were never the same without the Meilzynski's and we fondly remember Peter as a friendly person who made our visits between cottages while not that frequent, were always happy, joyful times as we caught up with each other's family events over the previous winters. And the wines were always important as to Peter's latest discovery. Thank you for your friendship. We send our love, condolences, and our best wishes. Donald and Phyllis and Wendy, Brian and Cathy Purves

Thomas W GRUENIG (Competitor)

Entered April 9, 2016 from ONTARIO

My condolence to a much respect builder to our industry.

Thomas W. GRUENG

Managing Director

TORION TRADING (Canada Ltd.)

Andrew Kryzan (acquaintance)

Entered April 10, 2016 from Calgary, AB, Canada

My father, Zdzislaw, knew Peter Sr., from Poznan where they both lived before the war. Both immigrated to Canada after the war. At the time, if you were industrious, smart and a little lucky, Canada offered opportunity for a good and safe life. They both were able to provide well for their families. My sincerest condolences on Peter Sr.'s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Andrew Kryzan.

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