Richard N. Sumner

Richard N. Sumner, 79, of Colchester, Vermont, passed away on April 29, 2021 at his home under the care of hospice, with his family by his side.

Richard was born on April 6, 1942 in Castleton, son of  George and Madeline (LaRose) Sumner.

Richard worked at Vermont Marble Company for 26 years.

He then worked at the Police Academy in Pittsford, VT for 13 years until he retired. Richard loved fishing, hunting, planting his garden, decorating for the holidays, he also loved his cats.

Surviving are a son, Jonathan Sumner and his wife Laura (Forshay) Sumner, of Colchester; a daughter, Beverly (Sumner) Laviolette and her husband Dennis of Cuttingsville; a brother, Gene Sumner of Castleton; three grandchildren, Greg Hewitt, Lana Messer, and Eric Sumner; step grandchildren Brittani Hellen, and her fiancé Nate Morrison,  one step great grandson, Wyatt Morrison. His brother in law Ronnie Hibbard and sister in law Vonda (Lewis) Sumner, and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife, Joan Sumner on March 19, 2019, also predeceased Richard was his sisters, Janice (Stevens), Virgie (Walters), Carrie Hibbard, Sally Sumner half-sisters Dorothy and Alice Sumner. Richard was also predeceased by his brothers William Sumner, Peter Sumner, George Sumner and David Sumner.

We would like to thank Amirah Tarte, who was not only his caregiver, but part of our family, Dr Kimberly Dauerman, who made sure Richard, had everything to keep him comfortable, and was always available if she was needed, and the University of Vermont hospice, who treated dad with respect and made sure his needs were met right to the end of his life.

A funeral service will be held at 12 PM, Saturday May 8, 2021 in the Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland with calling hours beginning 2 hours prior to the funeral service.

Burial will follow in South Street Cemetery in Proctor.

Arrangements are by the Clifford Funeral Home.