John "Jack" Peoples

Age 74 of Haddon Twp.

Died peacefully at home, surrounded by his children and grandchildren, on May 21, 2016; beloved husband to Susan M. Peoples (nee Martin); devoted father of Jonathan (Denise Watkins) Peoples of Deptford, Elizabeth (Thomas) Presenza of Haddonfield and Sarah Peoples (Jacob Roller) of Philadelphia; grandfather of Sofia, Lydia, Charles and Josephine. Preceded in death by his loving parents Frank and Elizabeth Peoples (nee Hendrickson) and his beautiful granddaughter Helena.

Jack graduated in 1965 from Rutgers University. He met his wife during college and they were married for 50 happy years. A native of Virginia, he resided in Haddon Twp. for 49 years. Mr. Peoples was a Regional Manager for MSC (Industrial Tools) in Warminster, PA. He was a lifelong collector of antiques.

He will forever be remembered as the most loving and devoted father and grandfather. Being together as a family was his greatest joy. Countless family trips, holidays, family dinners and beautiful and joyful moments filled his 74 years. Everywhere Jack went he made a friend. He was full of kindness, insight and generosity.

There will be a visitation from 9 to 11 AM on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at BLAKE-DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 226 W. Collings Ave., Collingswood. A Remembrance Service will begin at 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack’s memory may be offered to Fellowship House of South Camden, PO Box 261, Collingswood, NJ 08108, on line at [email protected]

Or to Newborn Intensive Care Unit, The Cooper Foundation, 200 Federal St., Suite 146, Camden, NJ 08103, on line at foundation.cooperhealth.org/give-to-life .

Arrangements under the direction of Blake-Doyle Funeral Home, Collingswood, NJ.