Don Kaye grew up and went to elementary school in Stamford Township, Ontario. He attended Stamford C.I. in Welland, before going on to the Royal Military College, Queen’s University and the Canadian Army Staff College in Kingston.
He taught at Saltfleet H.S. in Stoney Creek, and at MacKenzie H.S. in Deep River, where he was department head.
Don was active in school life, supervising the Junior Mathematics Contest teams, helping with the Reach for the Top program, and coaching soccer and bowling teams.
Don’s community involvement included work with the Anglican Church in Deep River and being a member of the town’s Planning Board.