Raymond E. Colwell

Raymond E. Colwell, 93, died on February 8, 2015 at the Hospice Jefferson County in Watertown, NY. He was born in Ellisburg, NY and resided at his family home in Montario Point Road, Mannsville, NY. He was the son of Hamilton E. Colwell and Grace Kellogg Widrig Colwell.
Raymond was a graduate from Belleville Union Academy in June, 1940.

From 1942 to the end of WWII in 1945, he served in the Army?s 36th Texas Infantry Division. During his 366 days of combat fought in five major campaigns and in two amphibious assaults in France, Germany, Austria and Italy, including the battles of Salerno and Monte Cassino. The experiences of honor and hardship followed him throughout his life. He received the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. After his return from the WWII he attended the Academy of Aeronautics.
Raymond enjoyed fishing, hunting and outdoor activities were an essential part of his life.

He is survived by his sister Mildred Leet of Horseheads, NY, his sister-in-law Luzmarina Colwell and his nieces Julia, Nancy, Melissa, Grace N., Andrea J., Joy and Edith as well as his nephews Ian, George, James, Andrew, John, Alton and David.
He was predeceased by his brothers John Colwell and William A. Colwell.
Donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675.
A spring burial will be held at 11 am on May 9th at the Ellisburg Cemetery with Military Honors.

Arrangements are with the Carpenter Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville, NY.

Online condolences may be made at www.carpenterstoodley.com