It is with a mixture of sadness and a sense of God’s peace that we announce the passing of K.V. Donaldson, as he was known by everyone who loved him.

K.V. was born in Kingston, Jamaica to Luther James and Marion Louise Donaldson.

He was a proud alumnus of Cornwall College and the University of the West Indies and began his teaching career at Jamaica College in the 1960s.

He taught for 40 years in the Toronto District School Board and was committed to furthering the quality of education for students both here, in Canada, and in Jamaica.

K.V., who will be remembered for his love of sports, faith in God and devotion to family is survived by his wife, Sheila, and his daughters Caroline, Karen, Marion and Marlene.

Visitation will be at Mount Lawn Funeral Home, Whitby, March 3 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A funeral will take place on Friday, March 4 at Thornhill Baptist Church, 8018 Yonge Street at 1pm. Masks are mandatory to be worn in the Funeral Home and Church at all times.