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LANGDON — Warren B. Newcomb, 76, of Langdon died suddenly Thursday, March 28, 2019, at his home. He was born in Malden, Massachusetts on April 24, 1942, the son of the late Wallace E. Newcomb and the late Anne G. (Chalker) Newcomb Perry. As a boy, he grew up on his family’s farm “Hemlock Haven” located in Langdon. He was the beloved husband of Reva A. (King) Newcomb for 56 years, and is survived by his three children: a son, Jonathan B. Newcomb of Manchester, Connecticut. and two daughters, Lori A. Jacobsen and her husband Michael Jacobsen of Tolland, Connecticut, and Victoria L. Newcomb-Tutty and her husband David Tutty of Manchester, Connecticut. He has one sister, Nancy N. Peacock of Norwich, Vermont, and one brother, Phillip W. Newcomb of Alpine, Wyoming, as well as two grandchildren, Christopher M. and Mackenzie A. Jacobsen, and several nieces and nephews.
Warren graduated from Charlestown High, and then joined and served in the United States Air Force as an aircraft mechanic from 1962-1964. He was employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft (United Technologies) in Middletown, Connecticut, where he was a foreman and had an exceptional career for 36 years. He lived and raised his family in Manchester, Connecticut before retiring in 1998 to spend time with his loving wife in his cherished childhood home in Langdon and spend the winters in sunny Bushnell, Florida.
He was affectionately known as “Papa Bear,” enjoyed bowling and played in a league for many years, loved to travel and go camping, was an avid reader of old Western novels, loved John Wayne movies and Johnny Cash, and he was a true puzzle “King.” He was happiest taking in the breathtaking views of Mount Monadnock from his front porch and spending time with family and friends playing cards, dice, and sharing that wonderful laugh of his!
Warren was loved and will be missed by his many friends and family that reached through numerous states. May his spirit and our memories of him continue to guide us and forever be in our hearts.
A memorial service will be held at the Charlestown Memorial Chapel, 34 Main Street in Charlestown on Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. Visiting hours will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at the Upper Langdon Cemetery.
Donations in Warren’s name are asked to be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.
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