Deborah S. Bouranis

Deborah S. Bouranis NEWPORT — Deborah S. (Perkins) Bouranis, 94 of Newport, NH passed peacefully on July 18, 2022 at New London Hospital. Deb was born February 23, 1928 in Salem, Massachusetts to Joseph S. and Elizabeth N. (Spofford) Perkins. She grew up in Salem graduating magna cum laude in 1945 from Salem Classical and High School. From there she trained at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover, NH, situated on the Dartmouth College campus at that time. After the 3-month capping period Deb left Hanover. At age 18, the family moved to Boxford’s Elm Farm, which was the summer home of her paternal grandparents and inherited by her father. Her family spent summers there previously. In 1956 she married Ipswich native George Bouranis and they settled on Warren Street, within walking distance of the downtown. When her children were in school she attended school board meetings and expressed her opinion through Letters to the Editor sent to the Ipswich Chronicle. Numerous volunteer jobs occupied her time including driving special needs students to Gloucester High School. She enjoyed her favorite afternoon soaps along with political fare on C-Span. Deb was a voracious reader throughout her life and was particularly drawn to romance novels. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles. Deborah leaves five children, including sons Scott Bouranis and his wife Sue of Claremont, NH; Ted Bouranis and his wife Rebecca of Statesville, NC; Terry Bouranis and his wife Dana of Camarillo, CA; and daughters Debby Senig of Nashua, NH; and Lisa and her husband Jerry Kennedy of Ipswich; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; a brother Joseph Perkins, Jr. of Danvers, and sister Anne Desrosier of Kissimmee, Florida; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial celebration of Deborah’s life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Boys Town, 14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, NE 68010. Arrangements are with Stringer Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 146 Broad Street, Claremont, NH 03743. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.