Madeline C. (Maddie) Sumner, 92, of Heaton Woods and formerly of Lane Shop Apts., died August 6, 2013 at Central Vermont Medical Center. Madeline was born on March 11, 1921 in West Berlin, Vermont, the daughter of John and Ethel (Hewitt) Clifford. She attended school in West Berlin and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1939. Madeline married Harold W. Sumner on November 3, 1941. Harold predeceased her on May 8, 2002. Maddie took great pride being a homemaker and bringing up her two sons. Madeline enjoyed talking about family History and worked with son Jim as he did some family research in recent years. Madeline spent a few years as a temp employee for the State of Vermont Tax Dept in the data entry section. Maddie enjoyed bowling in the Montpelier Women's league for many years. Madeline is survived by two sons, Stanley and his wife Elaine of Montpelier; James and his wife Adelle of Barre; five grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sisters Lena Hill, Florence Hill, and Esther Loati. Funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Heaton Woods, Patient's Activity Fund, 10 Heaton Street, Montpelier, VT 05602. Those wishing to send on-line condolences may do so at http://www.guareandsons.com/and go to Maddie's obituary.