The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) community is mourning the loss of Simon Salameh, a respected vice principal, dedicated educator, and cherished member of the Catholic education community.
Simon Salameh, Mississauga, Ont., Visitation Hour: Beloved Vice Principal and Educator at Dufferin-Peel Catholic District has Passed Away
Salameh served as vice principal at St. Joachim Catholic School in Mississauga, where he was known for his compassion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to his students and colleagues. He held various roles within DPCDSB throughout his career, shaping countless lives with his guidance and kindness before concluding his tenure in 2024.
Beyond his professional life, Simon was deeply devoted to his family. He was a beloved husband to Amanda Salameh, a teacher with the Durham Catholic District School Board, and a loving father to their three children. The Salameh family resides in Maple, Ontario.
Colleagues and students remember him as a warm, approachable, and faith-filled educator whose steady presence made a lasting impact on everyone he encountered. His passing leaves a profound void not only within the DPCDSB community but also among friends and family who knew him personally.
Expressions of sympathy and condolences have poured in from across Ontario’s Catholic education circles, with many reflecting on Simon’s lifelong dedication to fostering faith, learning, and kindness.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been publicly announced. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board has extended its condolences to the Salameh family and encouraged staff and students to keep them in their prayers during this difficult time.
Simon Salameh will be remembered as a devoted educator, a man of faith, and a loving husband and father whose legacy will continue to inspire those who had the privilege of knowing him.
