Grant Sleeper Obituary
HERNDON, Va. - Grant Rollins Sleeper, 55, died on June 26, 2010, of complications from a stroke.
Grant was born Feb. 11, 1955, in Fort Worth, Texas, the youngest son of Raymond Starrett Sleeper, Col. USAF, and Christine Fernald Sleeper.
Grant graduated from Herndon High School, Class of 1973. He played basketball, ran track, and was an avid jazz fan. He summered with his family on Lake Winnipesaukee at Sleeper's Point in Alton, N.H.
Grant is survived by his sister, Jane; his brothers, Tony, Jack, Tray and Harry; and his mother, Christine.
There will be a Memorial Graveside Service in Laconia, N.H., at Bayside Cemetery on Saturday, July 3, at 11 a.m. There will be a Service of Remembrance in Herndon in August.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Grant's name to ASPAN, the Arlington Street People's Assistance Network (www.a-span.org).
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is in charge of the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.
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James Hammond
July 6, 2010
I knew Grant in Arlington in 2008 and 2009. He had a really good heart. He even sent me a money order in 2009, which was above and beyond the call of a friend. May he find rest and peace now.
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July 2, 2010
Dear Mrs. Sleeper and Family, I am so sorry for your lost. May you find peace in his eternal rest.
God Bless you,
M. DeBord, LCSW
Iris Sullivan
June 30, 2010
I miss you so much Grant. I will always remember you. Youre in my soul, youre my soulmate. Bestfriend I ever had for 40 years. Love Iris
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