Ronald Austin Colwell

LAKE PLACID, Fla. / WINSLOW – Ronald Austin Colwell, 77, of Lake Placid, Fla. and Winslow, went home to be with his Lord on Oct. 12, 2025.

Ron was born on Dec. 5, 1947, in Augusta, the son of Ruth Emma (Austin) and John Roy Colwell. He lived in Winslow for more than 40 years before becoming a snowbird in 2016, spending winters in Lake Placid, Fla. and settling there full-time in 2022. He served his country with honor in the Maine Army National Guard.

Ron was a man of strong Christian faith who loved spending time with family and friends, whether in Maine or Florida, and especially enjoyed a good game of pool. He loved striking up conversations and engaging in lively discussions—even with those who held opposing views. Ron began his first career in high school, calling himself a “garbologist” as he started a rubbish collection business. He later became a long-haul trucker, then moved on to clearing land with heavy equipment, particularly his beloved bulldozer. For recreation, Ron enjoyed boating, jet skiing, and even learned to fly an ultralight airplane.

Ron is survived by his son, Ryan Colwell, and his wife, Allison; grandchildren, Owen and Adaline; sister, Linda Currier, brother, Tom Colwell; former wife and friend, Kathy Colwell; his companion, Dale Sturtevant; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at the South China Community Church in South China on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m., with a small graveside interment following. Words of comfort for the family can be made by visiting http://www.scottfuneralservices.com.

Memorial gifts may

be made to the

Joubert Syndrome and Related Disorders

Foundation

(https://jsrdf.org/) in memory of Ron and in honor of Ron’s granddaughter, Adaline.