POLAND- Jacob N Colby, 40, of Poland, Maine, passed away suddenly following a cardiac event on November, 22nd 2024.
Jake was born February 19th, 1984 to Joline and Michael Colby in Lewiston, Maine. He grew up in Poland where he attended Poland Community School and Poland High School. After high school he married Erin McMahon and was honored to become a co-father to her son, Jesse Vesel. The two purchased a home in Norway, Maine where they happily raised Jesse among family and friends.
Jacob's life was filled with love, joy and friendship and he cherished every person and animal that he met. His favorite things to do were to watch the Celtics, Patriots and Red Sox with his family, becoming entirely invested in their success. Jake's ability to recall players, statistics and game results was unrivaled and he took pride in his knowledge of all things sports; he had no qualms letting you know that.
Among his many other hobbies were music and music festivals, which he enjoyed attending with his wife, brothers, and friends. His favorite thing to do was laugh with them, which they all did frequently. It was impossible not to laugh when you were around him. He loved his family and pets more than anything and would not hesitate to be a confidant for a friend, a caretaker for an animal, and a champion for his family.
Jake was truly one of a kind. Honest (to a fault), caring (to a fault). He was a perfect shoulder to cry on, or the perfect person to call for a pick-me-up. He had a confidence in himself and his beliefs that was unwavering, and he made it a point of pride to be able to make his case. Jake was the definition of fun loving and free spirited, And more interesting than any human being you could ask to meet.
Jacob was pre deceased by his grandmother Virginia Crane of Livermore Falls, Grandparents Roland and Rena St. Amour of Lewiston, Maine and his father, Michael, whom he loved to joke with, pester, and test the patience of. The two shared a connection rooted in love and mutual understanding.
He lives on through his beloved mother, his older brother Joshua of Chandler, Arizona. Younger brother, Nicholas of Poland, Maine. His wife, Erin of Oxford, son Jesse Vessel and his wife Adrianna of Norway. Uncles Robert and Michael St. Amour of Bryan, Texas and Lewiston, Maine. Godparents Paul and Leola St. Amour of Poland, Maine. Nephews Aiden Allen and Alexander Colby of Chandler Arizona, Cousins Sarah St. Amour and her husband, Alex, of Auburn, MA. Amanda Earls, her husband Rollin and their daughter Amitiel of North Carolina. Nancy Jackman and her son Azrael, of Lewiston, and Jessica Jackman.
Services will be held at Cedar Brook Burial Ground. The family requests casual dress, including miss-matched socks to honor his eclectic spirit because he never wore a matching pair of socks. Ever.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Poitras Funeral Homes, www.mainefuneral.com