In Loving Memory of Nelly (van Dijk) Saleh Our dear sister and aunt, Nelly (van Dijk) Saleh, born in the Netherlands, passed away quietly in her sleep at the age of 96, on September 2nd, 2025 in Ajax, Ontario. Nelly was born 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 (Margareet) van Dijk, Corry van Dijk, and Helen Wijntje as well as many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews.
