Vale Garry Gates

It is with great sadness that I advise of the sudden death of former Illawarra Rugby Junior Chairman, Garry Gates. Garry was a humble man who gave wonderful service to the game of Rugby in the region and indeed across New South Wales.

As a stalwart of Bowral Rugby Club, Garry served as President of the Junior Blacks, before taking the role of IDRU Junior Chairman during the 2000’s. Throughout these years he coached at club and Illawarra representative level before moving up to NSW Country Juniors. He served as NSW Country Juniors Director of Coaching and rose to the position of President of NSW Country Junior Rugby Union.

There are many young men from all over NSW Country who have been touched by this dedicated and forthright servant of Rugby. Garry’s death has come as a shock to his many friends and colleagues throughout the Illawarra Rugby Family.

Our sincere condolences go to Garry’s wife Jo and sons Daniel, Jack and all the Gates family at this very sad time.

Garry’s Funeral service will be held at Southern Highlands Wines, Oldbury Road, Sutton Forest, commencing at 11.00 AM on Thursday 15th December.

Rest in Peace Garry Gates