Saleh, Nelly
August 1929 - September 2025
In Loving Memory of Nelly (van Dijk) Saleh
Our dear sister and aunt, Nelly (van Dijk) Saleh, went to be with her Lord and Saviour. She passed away quietly in her sleep at the age of 96, on September 2nd, 2025 in Ajax, Ontario.
Nelly was born in the Netherlands to Johan and Lena Van Dijk.
In 1992 she married Morad Saleh who preceded her in death.
Nelly was a prayer warrior for her family members, friends and those she gathered with at Christian Assemblies in Toronto and Ajax.
Nelly graduated with a RN degree in 1954, went to Canada to help out her brother's family, and ended up staying. In 1965, she became a Canadian citizen.
Nelly worked for many years at The Sick Children’s Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, caring for little babies. She also was a caregiver to a dear elderly friend whom she shared an apartment with for many years.
Nelly is survived by 3 brothers and 2 sisters: Johannes van Dijk, Herman van Dijk, Tom (Margreet) van Dijk, Corry van Dijk, and Heleen Wijntje as well as many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews.
The family would like to acknowledge the excellent care given by the Ballycliffe Staff in Ajax. As so many of us are from out of town, it was so comforting to know that Nelly was loved and her needs met by such thoughtful and considerate staff. They all deserve a standing ovation!
Visitation will be September 11th at 11:00 am at:
Accettone Funeral Home, 384 Finley Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2E3.
The Funeral service will be at 11:30 am.
Everyone is invited for a luncheon at 12:15 pm following the services. This will be at the same location.
A private family burial will follow the luncheon.
Charitable donations can be sent to:
Believers Bookshelf Canada, PO Box 75, Caistor Centre, ON, L0R 1E0 Canada
or
SickKids Foundation NICU
Most sincere condolences to the family.
I remember Nellie as being a warm and caring lady. May God comfort you.
Pam Williams Hamilton September 11, 2025
min hartelijke deelneming aan de familie.
zij is nu THUIS
oom herman van dijk nederland September 11, 2025
We extend our deepest condolences to the entire family. May you all experience the comfort of the God of all comfort.
Richard and Jean Barnett Markham September 11, 2025
My only Canadian aunt! (the rest are Dutch) She always spoiled us and showed us a good time when we visited with her or stayed over. Aunt ...
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My only Canadian aunt! (the rest are Dutch) She always spoiled us and showed us a good time when we visited with her or stayed over. Aunt Nel was always very social, caring and loved sharing. She will be missed, but happy to know I will see her again in heaven!
Ron van Dijk Netherlands September 11, 2025
Ron van Dijk Netherlands September 11, 2025
Johannes, Joanna en Syd, Ron en Vera,
Elaine en Rene, Susan en Dave,
Liz en Sean, Anne-Marie en Peter, mijn hartelijke deelneming met he...
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Johannes, Joanna en Syd, Ron en Vera,
Elaine en Rene, Susan en Dave,
Liz en Sean, Anne-Marie en Peter, mijn hartelijke deelneming met het heengaan van zus en tante Nel
(tante) Corry van Dijk Den Haag, Nederl;and September 11, 2025
(tante) Corry van Dijk Den Haag, Nederl;and September 11, 2025
Our condolences to the family. I remember Tante Nel at birthday parties when we were little. If you got to spend time with her, you'd find...
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Our condolences to the family. I remember Tante Nel at birthday parties when we were little. If you got to spend time with her, you'd find she had a great sense of humour and there would always be laughter! We're glad she is now with her Lord and Saviour!
Ranjit & Hester
Hester McLelland September 10, 2025
Hester McLelland September 10, 2025
Glad to have known Nelly for many years in the context of the Ajax Christian assembly. May the Lord comfort all who have known her as we w...
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Glad to have known Nelly for many years in the context of the Ajax Christian assembly. May the Lord comfort all who have known her as we wait for our Lord's return.
Alfred Bouter Vankleek Hill, Ontario September 07, 2025
Alfred Bouter Vankleek Hill, Ontario September 07, 2025
Dear Joanne with Syd., my condolenses to you. You were blessed to know such a loving aunt. Blessings.
Chrisfel Floegel
Christel Flodgel Ajax, Ontarjo September 04, 2025
Tante Nel was a loving, caring, giving aunt! She was an important figure in my life. I’m grateful for all she was to me. Was nice to have ...
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Tante Nel was a loving, caring, giving aunt! She was an important figure in my life. I’m grateful for all she was to me. Was nice to have at least one relative in Canada. She spoiled us all. Many happy memories. Thankful for her, and now she is resting with the One she loved, her Lord and Savior.
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