Paulette Doan (married name: Ormsby) is a

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former

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. She competed with Kenneth Ormsby. Together, they were the 1963 and 1964 Canadian champions and in those years won bronze and silver medals (respectively) at the

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. During her competitive career she lived in

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and was also enrolled in a secretarial course. After the 1964 season, Doan and Ormsby turned professional and toured with

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. They announced their engagement the day they joined the show. As of 2020, Paulette Ormsby is on the coaching staff at the Scarboro Figure Skating Club in

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Results

(with Kenneth Ormsby) * Doan and Ormsby competed in both the junior and senior events at the 1961 Canadian Championships."The Canadians", ''Skating'' magazine, April 1961

References

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