Diane M. Burbank, 67

FRANKLIN — Diane M. (Edmunds) Burbank, 67, passed away on Nov. 5, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Diane was born on June 11, 1959, the daughter of Clarence and Nelly (Pease) Edmunds of Franklin. Diane married Rick Burbank on May 24, 1986.

She graduated from Franklin High School in 1977. She had her associate's 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. She 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. She was a lifelong learner. She made homemade cards which she would send to friends and family members for special occasions. Her passions were crafting, crocheting little figures, felting, weaving and spinning at Eagle Aerie’s Fiber, cooking and canning.

She is survived by her husband Rick; son Spencer; daughter Jessie of North Carolina; two granddaughters; sister Donna and Larry Burbank of Hill; nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Diane also leaves many good friends. She was 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, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

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 csnh.com.