19/05/2026
IURNC wish to acknowledge the passing of Inglewood netball stalwart Mary Gyde.
Mary was a strong advocate for netball in our community, contributing countless hours to netball in Inglewood and the wider Taranaki region. She acted as a player, coach, umpire, and bench official throughout her lifetime and was deservedly awarded with a life membership at Netball Taranaki.
Mary, along with her husband Barry (an IURNC life member), raised their family around our clubrooms and have instilled a strong sense of community in not only their 5 children, but also their 13 grandchildren. Family to Mary wasn’t just blood, she welcomed anyone into her family and was the centre of many a community. The epitome of our club values of family, community, respect, and belonging.
Rest in peace Mary ❤️
Mary’s life will be celebrated on Wednesday 20th May at Sacred Heart Parish in Inglewood at 2:30pm. Everyone is invited back to our clubrooms (TET Stadium) following this for refreshments, and the sharing of memories. Please dress in bright colours in honour of Mary’s colourful personality