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Richard Arthur Sumner

Birth	:	8 Oct 1939 Heath, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA
Death	:	2 Jan 2020 Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial	:	South Cemetery, Heath, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6542015, -72.8321991
Description	:	Richard (Dick) A. Sumner, 80, of 291 Route 8A, Heath, died Thursday, Jan. 2, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He was born in Heath, October 8, 1939, the son of Ralph G. and Rachel M. (Burrington) Sumner. Dick attended grammar school in Heath and was a 1958 graduate of Arms Academy in Shelburne Falls. After high school he attended the University of Massachusetts and was a 1961 graduate of Stockbridge School of Agriculture. After college, Richard worked on the family farm, as a carpenter, and as an apprentice electrician. He served in the Massachusetts National Guard.... Read More	Richard (Dick) A. Sumner, 80, of 291 Route 8A, Heath, died Thursday, Jan. 2, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He was born in Heath, October 8, 1939, the son of Ralph G. and Rachel M. (Burrington) Sumner. Dick attended grammar school in Heath and was a 1958 graduate of Arms Academy in Shelburne Falls. After high school he attended the University of Massachusetts and was a 1961 graduate of Stockbridge School of Agriculture. After college, Richard worked on the family farm, as a carpenter, and as an apprentice electrician. He served in the Massachusetts National Guard. In 1974 he started his own electrical business and for the next 40 years worked as a self-employed electrician serving the West County and surrounding areas. A life-long outdoorsman, Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, cutting wood, raising pigs, and working in his yard. He enjoyed sharing hunting stories and reports of wildlife sightings. He was a dedicated Red Sox fan. For many years, Richard volunteered his electrical services to the Heath Fair. He served on the Heath Planning Board, was a Boy Scout leader, and was a reliable volunteer at work bees in town. Throughout his life, Richard was an active member of the Heath Union Church and contributed his talents to maintaining the church buildings. Richard is survived by his wife, the former Hilma Churchill, sons Todd (Mark Melchior) Sumner of Groton, MA , Eric (Mary) Sumner of Heath; daughter Ree (Edward) Martin of Northfield; stepchildren Carl (Louise) Ayers of Cambridge, England, Ruth Ayers and fiance Robin Creamer of Leyden; grandchildren Rachel Sumner, Sydney, Tyler and Alyssa Martin, Lillian (Jared) Crast, Austin and Kaylin Sumner, Daria and Carys Ayers; and sisters Ruth Corey of Heath and Dorothy Harding of Townsend, MA. He was predeceased by wife Joan (Sessions) and brother Robert. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 1, at 1:00 p.m. in the Heath Union Church. There are no calling hours. It is suggested memorial donations be made to the Heath Union Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 87, Heath, MA 01346.

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Richard Arthur Sumner's memorial is located at: South Cemetery, Heath, Franklin County, USA.
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Richard Arthur Sumner death on 2 Jan 2020 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA
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Latitude: 42.6542015
Longitude: -72.8321991

Family Members:

Parent

Ralph Gillette Sumner

(1906 - 1988)

Rachel Marie Burrington Sumner

(1909 - 1994)

Spouse

Joan Estella Bora Sumner

(1937 - 1989)

Siblings

Ruth Marion Sumner Corey

(1930 - unknow)

Robert Everett Sumner

(1931 - 1951)

Dorothy Jean Sumner Harding

(1935 - unknow)

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Coordinate: 42.6542015, -72.8321991

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13. East Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7085991, -72.8833008

14. Taylor Cemetery #02
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Coordinate: 42.5932808, -72.7915039

15. Trow Cemetery #04
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Coordinate: 42.5932800, -72.7915000

16. Center Cemetery #03
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Coordinate: 42.5926950, -72.7898960

17. Old Cemetery #01
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Coordinate: 42.5918580, -72.7906890

18. Upper City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5832640, -72.8355360

19. Zoar Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6516330, -72.9310010

20. Old East Buckland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5969400, -72.7677900

21. North Cemetery
Rowe, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7115750, -72.8982110

22. Doane Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5844002, -72.8739014

23. West Cemetery
Rowe, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7016983, -72.9139023

24. East Buckland Cemetery
Buckland, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5962500, -72.7610600