HAVERHILL - Debra (Raymond) Burke, 56, of Haverhill, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, at High Pointe Hospice House, Haverhill, surrounded by her loved ones.

Debbie loved working with children. She worked as an early childhood teacher. She loved her children and other people's children whom she welcomed into her home and family with unapologetic steadfastness.

She is survived by her loving husband Joseph Burke; parents Everett (Bud) and Patricia (Johnson) Raymond; siblings, David Raymond and Dianne Cameron; children, Tricia Nicastro, Arthur Dobrynine, Troy Bouchicas and his significant other Justine Moreau, Drew Everett, Richard Ferguson and Rylee Ferguson; step-daughters Deana Elwell and her husband Fred, and Kristy Hanf and her husband Jimmy; ten beautiful grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. She gave her all to her children, her beloved husband, family and close friends.

Services will be Thursday, January 16 in Rock Church, 90 Newton Road, Plaistow, NH at 6:00 PM. Arrangements by Driscoll Funeral Home, Haverhill. In lieu of flowers, Debbie's wishes were for a donations to be made to Rylee Ferguson, for a scholarship fund to be used for her education. For guestbook visit www.driscollcares.com