Lou Ellen Pettersen Edwards, age 81 of Stratford, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at home. Born in Bridgeport to the late Fred and Helen (Christy) Pettersen, she has been a lifelong Stratford resident. Lou Ellen and her husband Fred were the owners of Fin N Feathers in Stratford and was retired from Industrial Marking Supply where she was a office manager. She was an avid fan of the UCONN Huskies girls basketball team and a loving, devoted mother and great friend. Survivors include her beloved children Debra Jaime of Arundel ME, Sharon DelRe and her husband Raymond of Stratford, Darren Edwards and his Fiancé Deb Ciquera of Bristol and her sons Anthony and Matthew, and Scott Edward of Hamden, 5 grandchildren, Brian DelRe and his wife Jessica, Gregory DelRe, Jennifer Grayeb and her husband Brendan, Cari Edwards and Alexandra Jaime, 2 great-grandchildren Julia and John DelRe, several nieces and nephews. Lou Ellen was predeceased by a great-granddaughter Kaelyn DelRe and a brother Fred Pettersen. Friends may greet her family on Sunday, April 14 from 1-3 PM in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford with a prayer service at 2:30pm. Interment will be private. The family request in lieu of flowers those desiring make donations to the CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405