Obituary: Doreen Hynd, Longtime T’ai-Chi Ch’uan Teacher, Dies at 96

community · March 12, 2022 · Denman and Hornby Islands

Doreen Hynd, a gifted T’ai-Chi Ch’uan teacher who taught on Hornby and Denman Islands for over 50 years, passed away on March 12, 2022. She was known for her dedication to teaching and her legacy in the local community.

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• “Doreen Hynd (November 20, 1925 – March 12, 2022)... Over the course of 50 years, she practiced and taught this ancient Chinese martial art form... She moved to Canada, first taught on Hornby and then Denman in 2004...” — The Islands Grapevine – March 24th, 2022 (March 24th, 2022)

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