Tag: Sleeper

Ada M. Sleeper

From the February 28, 2000 issue of The Country Chronicle

Enfield, NH–Ada M. Sleeper, 86, of Enfield, died on Saturday, February 19th at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. She was born in Grafton, NH on July 25, 1913 a daughter of Edwin E. and Lizzie (Martin) Morse. She had been a resident of this area most of her life and was the widow of Lee V. Sleeper who died in 1957. She had worked as a nurse’s aide at Northwood Nursing Home in Manchester for several years. She enjoyed her pets, traveling and country music.

She leaves 6 children; Elizabeth Guerin of Enfield, Betty Dion of Gilford; Sharon Pillsbury of Canaan, Larry Sleeper of Canaan, Kenneth Sleeper of Enfield and Forest Sleeper of Enfield, 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 13 brothers and sisters, 2 sons; Lee and Ralph, and a daughter Glenda Ada Sleeper Johnson.

Friends were able to call at Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield on Tuesday, February 22nd. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 23rd at the Community Lutheran Church of Enfield with Pastor John Crilley officiating. Burial will be in the spring in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Grafton.

Glenda Ada Sleeper Johnson

from the November 6, 1996 issue of The Country Chronicle

Manchester, NH–Glenda Ada Sleeper-Johnson, 45, died Monday, Oct.  21, 1996 at her home following a brief illness.  She was born in Hanover, NH Jan.  7, 1951, the daughter of  Lee V.  & Ada M.  (Morse) Sleeper.  She lived in Canaan and Enfield, NH for many years and attended local schools.  She had been a Manchester resident for the last 16 years.  She enjoyed music and yard sales.

Ricker Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.  Burial followed in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Grafton, NH.

Survivors include:  Mother, Ada M.  (Morse) Sleeper, Enfield, NH; Husband, Douglas Johnson, Manchester, NH; Sister, Sharon Pillsbury, Canaan, NH; Sister, Elizabeth Guerin, Enfield, NH; Sister, Betty Dion, Gilford, NH; Brother, Larry Sleeper, Canaan, NH; Brother, Kenneth Sleeper, Enfield, NH; Brother, Richard R.  Garrison, Enfield, NH; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by:  Father, Lee V.  Sleeper, died Nov.  1957; Brother, Lee Sleeper, died Feb.  1984; Brother, Ralph Sleeper, died March 1944.

Vicky Ann Sleeper

from the October 13, 1993 issue of The Country Chronicle

Vicky Ann Sleeper, age 32, of Enfield, passed away suddenly Saturday morning at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

She was a 1978 graduate of Mascoma High School.  She was employed by Mascoma Savings Bank in Lebanon for 7 years and was currently serving as Head Teller at the Enfield branch.

She had lived in the area all her life.  She was very family oriented and was gifted with artistic and creative abilities.  She was an avid collector of porcelain dolls.  She also built Victorian doll houses which were well known by her friends.

Survivors are: Mother, Marjorie A. Tibbits of Enfield; brother, Tony L. Sleeper of Dorchester; sister Lisa D. Cantlin of Meriden; maternal grandfather, John J. Black of E. Hebron; paternal grandmother, ada M. Sleeper of Enfield; aunt, Kathleen T. Bean of Bradford, Vt; niece, Brittany Sleeper; nephews, Corey and Cody Cantlin and Ryan Sleeper, cousins, Paul and Jason Reney and Kelli Bean of Badford, Vt; and several other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, great-aunts and great-uncles.

She was predeceased by her father Lee V. Sleeper; grandmother, Lora B. Black and grandfather, Harold C. Tibbets.

Friends may call at the Ricker Funeral Home in Enfield Tuesday, Oct. 12 from 7 to 9 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Upper Valley Humane Society.