Bruce A. Peoples – 75, of Tiverton, RI and formerly of North Reading, died on Monday, January 5, 2026,
Born in Boston, MA on August 22, 1950. He was the son of the late Paul E. and Shirley M. (Chaplin) Peoples. Bruce was raised and attended school in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1969.
Bruce worked for many years as an employment recruiter for USA Recovery, Peoples Technical Resources, CDI and for Sullivan and Cogliano.
Bruce loved hockey, football, gardening and cooking.
Family members include his loving son, Eric Peoples and his wife Elizabeth; his brothers, Paul G. Peoples and his wife Susan and David K. Peoples and his wife Annette; 2 grandchildren, Luke and Mason and Bruce’s partner Paul Chouinard.
Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Sunday, January 11 from 4 to 7 PM. A graveside service will be held in Riverside Cemetery, 171 Elm Street, North Reading on Monday, January 12, at 11 AM.
www.croswellfuneralhome.com

My condolences to Bruce’s family. He was a nice guy and am sure greatly missed
Heart broken. Bruce was a wonderful man . my Prayers to his family and friends
My condolences. Bruce was in my Class 69
We are so sad and heart broken. You left us much too soon . You were a great conversationalist and an all around good guy. May you rest in peace. Charlie and Lynne Tavares
My condolences to Bruce’s family
Condolences to Eric & all of Bruce’s family. Lots of memories from way back in the younger years.
Condolences to Eric & all of Bruce’s family. Lots of memories from way back in the younger years.
Condolences. NRHS ’69.
Condolences to all the family. From one cousin to and other our prayers are with you all Bruce may you RIP . your cousin Debbie & Family.
We were saddened to hear the news of Bruce passing. He had been very ill for a awhile and we pray that he is at rest in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to Bruce’s family.