Isaiah Newcomb Obituary

Isaiah A. Newcomb, 21, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Born on October 2, 2003, in Plymouth, Massachusetts he was the son of Lea Kahian and Gary Newcomb. Isaiah spent the first 12 years of his life bouncing back and forth between Middleborough and Plymouth, MA, until the age of 16, where he would later move to Jaffrey, NH. He attended Plymouth Junior High School where he excelled on the football team as a defensive end and tight end. After this, he would go on to begin a career in construction at Form-Up Foundations in Rindge, New Hampshire.

Isaiah had many hobbies, he enjoyed playing video games later into the night, especially with his friends, with Fortnite being one of their favorites. As a child he loved causing mischief with his brother, Jake, and his cousin, Jon. He was an avid self taught guitar player, having a deep appreciation for the instrument. Isaiah was also a proud dog father, he cherished every minute he had playing with his rottweiler, Stella. Isaiah was polite, soft-spoken, brave, and very much loved by his family and friends. He will be dearly missed.

Isaiah is survived by mother, Lea Kahian of Salisbury, MA, his brother Jakob Kahian of Norwood, NC, his maternal grandparents, A. Russell and Barbara Kahian of Jaffrey, NH, his cousin and best friend Jonathan Kahian of Jaffrey, NH, his aunt and uncle, Victoria and Brett Fuller of Plymouth, MA, his father Gary Newcomb and his longtime partner Crystal of Taunton, MA, his paternal grandparents, Gary Sr. and Roberta Newcomb of Taunton, MA, his aunts, Brandy and Roberta Newcomb of Taunton, MA, his uncle Kenny and aunt Michelle Newcomb of Taunton, MA, Aurel and her husband Steve Hensel of Friendship, ME. He is also survived by his grandmother Marilyn Kahian of Bronson, FL, his uncle Joshua Handy, his aunt Priscilla Handy of Middleboro, MA. His sisters Eva and Ella, and brothers Xavier and Colby, and many beloved cousins.

Isaiah also leaves behind his beloved dog, Stella.

The family would like to thank all the Jaffrey first responders for their compassion and support during this difficult time.

Services will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 2:00PM, at the First Church in Jaffrey UCC, located at 14 Laban Ainsworth Way, Jaffrey, NH 03452.

In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution in Isaiah’s name to the Jaffrey-Rindge Memorial Ambulance at https://www.jaffreyrindgeambulance.com/.