1941-2022 LITCHFIELD – Donald L. Puckett Sr. passed away peacefully at the Maine Veterans' Home in Augusta on February 23, 2022. He was born in West Portsmouth, Oh., on July 1, 1941, the son of Floyd and Norma (Gardener) Puckett. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from July 1959 to July 1965. He was predeceased by his parents and love of his life and wife of 50 years, Florence G. (Hubbard) Puckett; son, Kevin, and two brothers. Donald is survived by his four loving sisters; sons and daughters; several grandchildren and great grandchildren, who all loved and adored this great man. A graveside service with full military honors will be held on Monday, May 2, at noontime, at the New Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta, Maine. Arrangements are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website: www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com