CUSHING — Avard W. Sabien, 90, of Cushing, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. Born on June 27, 1936, in Rockland, Maine, Avard was the son of Nelson and Cora (Havener) Sabien. He grew up in Thomaston and attended local schools before joining the National Guard.

Avard worked for Dragon Cement for 30 years, where he drove trucks for the company. He later worked for Great Eastern Mussel Farms for 10 years.

An avid outdoorsman, Avard especially enjoyed hunting and was known as an excellent sportsman with a dead-eye shot. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting with his nephew, Chris, and spent time at the shooting range. Avard appreciated the simple pleasures of life, including attending public suppers and enjoying music at church.

Avard was predeceased by his parents, Nelson and Cora Sabien; his son Darren Sabien; his brother, Nelson Sabien; his sister, Marlene Blouin; and his niece, Vicki Jackson.

 He is survived by his children, Sunday Sabien of Washington and Daniel Sabien of Ridgeville, South Carolina; his life partner Myrna Genthner of Cushing; his grandson, Tyler Sabien; and nieces and nephews Chris Sabien, Andy Blouin, Sarni Blouin, Nelson Sabien, and Lisa Lane.

A graveside service will be held Monday, September 28, 2026, at 1 p.m., at Thomaston Village Cemetery on Erin Street in Thomaston, with Pastor Doug Wood officiating. A celebration of Avard’s life will follow at 2 p.m., at Safe Harbor Church, on Mill Street in Waldoboro. A potluck will follow the celebration, and those attending are invited to bring a favorite dish to share.

Arrangements are under the care of Hall Funeral Home of Thomaston. To share online condolences with the Sabien family, visit www.hallfuneralhomes.com.