BENTON – Donald Clyde Colson, 75, of Benton, Maine, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 22, 2021. He was born in Waterville, Maine on September 12th, 1945, the son of Sherwin Clyde and Mable Alice (German) Colson. Donald worked at Northern New England Feed and Ware Butler for many years and then went to work as a custodian for SAD 49 and retired in 2020 after 22 years. He was an avid four-wheeler, and loved hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and taking rides in his car. Donald was a member of the Elks and Messalonskee Riding Club. He was predeceased by his parents; wifeMargaret Colson; beloved dog Jack; brother Robert Colson and wife Sherry; brother-in-law Bud Bessey. Donald is survived by his partner, Cindy Nelson; son Michael Colson and wife Mary, of Benton; daughter Cheryl Richards and husband Rodney, of Albion; sister Carolyn Bessy, of Waterville; four granddaughters, Jenny Bolduc and husband Adam, Christina Colson and boyfriend Corey Martin, Sierra Richards and fiancé Benjamin Barber, and Allison Colson; three great grandchildren, Parker, Ainsley, and Dexter. The family would like to thank MaineGeneral Hospice. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, July 29th, from 6:00 – 8:00pm, at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield, a graveside service will be held on Friday, July 30th, at 1:00pm at the Brown Cemetery in Benton. Arrangements are in the care of the Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield where condolences to the family may be shared on the obituary page of the website at www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations in Don's name to the Waterville Elks Lodge #905, 76 Industrial Street, Waterville, Maine 04901