MERRIMACK, N.H. — Ann Louise (Edwards) Burtsell, 79, died at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, N.H. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 surrounded by members of her family.

She was born in Naples on Oct. 11, 1933, a daughter of the late Granville and Edith (Gardiner) Edwards.

Mrs. Burtsell was the widow of Arthur Burtsell.

She is remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Lafayette Club in Nashua and the VFW-American Legion. She also loved playing cards and Bingo.

She had been a longtime employee with Teledyne.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her two grandsons and a granddaughter.

Mrs. Burtsell is survived by her children, Russell Burtsell of Nashua, N.H., Fran Phillips of Bridgton, Ernest Burtsell of Arizona, Kevin Burtsell of Easton, Mass., Aaron Burtsell of Manchester, N.H., Brian Burtsell of Merrimack, N.H. and Jody Burtsell of Nashua, N.H.; her sister, Mildred Mulligan; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Private funeral services and burial will be held in Naples at the convenience of the family.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a memorial donation to Home Health and Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

The Davis Funeral Home is in charge of her arrangements. An online guestbook and service information is available at www.davis funeralhomenh.com