It is with great sadness that Mayor and Members of Council have learned of the passing of Ed Sackfield.  

Ed's dedication and commitment to community involvement had a great impact on the development of sports and particularly minor hockey in Richmond Hill. He served as a Board Member of the Richmond Hill Arena Association and Administrator of the City’s arenas from 1971 until his retirement in 1990. Ed Sackfield Arena was named in his honour.  

In 2009, Ed was inducted into the Richmond Hill Sports Hall of Fame, in recognition of his devotion to sports in the community.

Flags at Richmond Hill’s main Municipal Offices and City facilities have been lowered to half-mast in his honour.