Saying Goodbye to a Legend

Ed Millard moved to Orillia from Sudbury with his wife Yvonne in 2011, after retiring from a long teaching career.

Ed contacted the Orillia Suns Volleyball Club, shortly after his arrival and had an immediate impact on the sport of volleyball in the Orillia area.

Having been an Olympic wrestler and Canadian National Champion multiple times, his understanding of training and strategy transcended his sport of choice, allowing him to develop volleyball players to play at elevated levels.

Ed worked with players and coaches, creating a trajectory of success for a small-town volleyball club.

Ed continued coaching and assisting with the Suns, with his last gym session in the summer of 2024

Sadly, Ed was taken from us on Thanksgiving Weekend after a lengthy illness.

The void Ed leaves is immense.

As a husband, father, coach or friend, Ed Millard was all in.

The world is a greater place due to his presence.

Ed is greatly missed.