Bonnie Zimmerman Beauregard of Rochester, NH died peacefully in the morning hours of April 24, 2026. She was born on June 19, 1946 in Rochester, NY. She was a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, obtaining her degree in Art and Illustration in 1971 and her Master's in Art Education in 1972.

She is predeceased by her late husband Richard Perkins, whom she dearly loved. She leaves behind her adopted family: Chris and Leslie Miller and their five children, Brendyn, Caleb, Justin, Elijah, and Hannah. She affectionately called them her grandchildren, and they affectionately called her "Grammie Bonnie." Bonnie brought much joy to the many children and students who were blessed enough to get to know her. She also leaves behind cherished God children, her biological brothers and sisters, and her many dear friends, cousins, nieces and nephews.

In the early 70's and 80's, Bonnie taught Art in Lyons, NY, and she taught in many NH public schools as well. She was an active painter of Lake Winnipesaukee, NH, where she developed subliminal art. Bonnie became president of the Manchester Artist Association in Manchester, NH in the early 80's.

In 1989 Bonnie founded and opened Pioneer Computer School of Visual Arts with her late husband, Richard Perkins. It was the first post-secondary school in NH dedicated strictly to Digital Art, and it operated from 1989-2003 in Weare, NH, Manchester, NH, and later in Hooksett, NH. Bonnie coined the phrase "Techno Expressionism" to describe the style of art her students worked in.

Bonnie is best known by her maiden name, Bonnie Zimmerman. She is listed in the seventh edition of Notable American Women and is also listed as an Honored Professional in Who's Who, the 2001-2002 edition. Her paintings are in many private collections in NH and NY. Her fondest accomplishment was being known as "Gramma Bonnie."

Bonnie will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.