August 18, 1969 - November 15, 2023
On Wednesday, November 15, 2023, Bruce Taylor lost his courageous battle with cancer. Bruce was a person who brought sunshine and laughter to all. He first brought joy to his father, Anthony C. Taylor (deceased) and his mother, Katherine E. Bradley (deceased) on a warm Monday on August 18, 1969. In August 1969, the world experienced some of the world’s most memorable events, and Bruce’s birth was one of them, especially for those who knew him personally.
Bruce leaves behind his loving wife, Stacey Oliva Taylor, their five children and spouses, Amanda and Stephanie Taylor of Pittsburgh, PA, Patrick Taylor of Wilmington, Christian Taylor of Wilmington, Cole and Sarah Bugley of Dracut, and Madison Bugley of Parkersburg, WV; as well three grandchildren, Bradley, Temperance, and Elijah. Bruce is also survived by his brother, Corey Taylor and his wife, Kellie, of Conway, NH, and his sister, Katherine (Trish) Nicholas and her companion, Steven McDonagh of Tewksbury; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition, Bruce brought laughter and joy to his numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins with his enormous sense of humor. Bruce was the glue amongst 50 plus cousins and would host an annual Cousin Palooza which was enjoyed and appreciated by all. EVERYONE felt his love. Bruce took time out of his life to make many individual and unique experiences with the people in his life. If he thought something nice about someone, it was his policy to tell them.
Bruce was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, but spent his early childhood in Thomaston, Maine, before returning to Tewksbury where he attended Tewksbury Memorial High School. Although Bruce remained in the Merrimack Valley throughout the rest of his life, he loved spending as much time as possible “Upta Camp” in Union, Maine, in his A-Frame cottage built by his grandparents.
Bruce has always had an entrepreneurial spirit and has been successful in more than one business. Bruce transitioned from the debt collections industry to becoming a giant in the cornhole board manufacturing & retail business. Bruce started Wicked Cornhole with his wife, Stacey. Bruce has successfully run countless cornhole tournaments throughout New England. Bruce also hosted a cornhole podcast, Chairmen of the Boards. Bruce has had a huge and lasting effect on the game of cornhole in the Northeast. He will be greatly missed.
A celebration of life will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Tewksbury Elks Lodge, located at 777 South St, Tewksbury, MA 01876.
Arrangements by Tewksbury Funeral Home, 1 Dewey Street, Tewksbury, 978-851-2061.