Rollinsford – Richard P. “Rick” Sleeper, 72, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, after a period of declining health.
Born on July 30, 1952, in Dover, New Hampshire, Rick was the son of the late Stephen and Virginia (Bedard) Sleeper.
Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 17 years, Anne (Michaud) Sleeper; his daughter, Sarah Argus and her husband Bal of Palm City, FL; his stepsons, Derek Lapanne and his fiancé Danielle of San Diego, CA, and Adam Leclerc and his wife Megan of St. Paul, MN. He is also survived by his brother, David Sleeper and his wife Janet of Alton, NH; his sisters, Joanne Gillespie of Newark, DE, and Sharon Marcotte and her husband Dan of Wolfeboro, NH; as well as his cherished grandchildren, Christopher, Alexander and much loved step-grandchildren Cameron and Makayla. Richard was also loved by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his brother, Stephen Sleeper, and his nephew, Eric Gillespie.
After graduating from Spaulding in 1970, Rick earned degrees from...