Diane M.

Burbank

Diane (Edmunds) Burbank passed away on November 5th, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 67. Diane was born on June 11th, 1959. She was the daughter of Clarence and Nelly (Pease) Edmunds, of Franklin NH. Diane married Rick Burbank on May 24th, 1986.

Diane graduated from Franklin High School in 1977. Diane had her Associates in Paralegal and Business. She was a cost accountant at Oak Laminates/Polyclad for many years. Diane had a long career in business and accounting. Diane worked for the State of New Hampshire Department of Education, the Department of Administrative Services, and the NH Retirement System until she retired in December of 2024.

Diane loved going to the ocean with her family and sitting by the pool with her friends. Diane was a life long learner. She made homemade cards which she would send to friends and family members for special occasions. Diane’s passions were crafting, crocheting little figures, felting, weaving and spinning at Eagle Aerie’s Fiber, cooking, and canning.

Diane is survived by her husband, Rick; son Spencer, daughter Jessie of North Carolina, two granddaughters, sister Donna and Larry Burbank of Hill NH, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Diane also leaves many good friends. Diane is predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Nelly; and her brother Paul. She will be greatly missed.

A graveside service will be held at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen, NH, 03303, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, November 18th.

In lieu of flowers, we invite you to do a random act of kindness today. Whether it’s buying a stranger a coffee, helping a neighbor, or leaving an uplifting note, please share a little light in her memory.

Assisting the family with arrangements is the Cremation Society of NH, Boscawen. To view Diane’s Online Tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit www.csnh.com.