Obituary: Molly J. Willard, 21; Formerly Of Middletown

PORTLAND, CT — (From Biega Funeral Home): Molly Jennifer Willard, 21, of Portland, died suddenly Saturday, April 10 in New Haven. She was born in Middletown the daughter of Lynellen (Loomis) Willard and the late David Willard.

Molly graduated from St. John School and Middletown High School. She was enrolled as an English major at Central Connecticut University where she was blossoming as a writer.

Molly had a love for the outdoors and sunsets and cared deeply about the environment. She adored her pets, especially her cat, Pumpkin. Molly enjoyed fitness and made many friends while she attended and worked at 9Round in Middletown. She loved to travel and had many fantastic vacations with her mom and with friends.

Molly is survived by her mother Lynellen Willard of Portland; her Grandmother Claire Loomis of Middletown, her aunt and uncle Susan and John Slavin of Conway, SC, her uncle and aunt Mark and Tina Loomis of Middletown, her aunt and uncle Nancy and Phil Pirro of Bristol, CT, her uncle James Willard of Pennsylvania and her aunt Sue Willard of New Hampshire, as well as all of her beloved cousins and close friends.

Molly was predeceased by her father David Willard, her maternal grandfather Thomas Loomis, and her paternal grandparents James and Elizabeth Willard.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, April 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home in Middletown. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Cat Tales (www.cattalesct.org) in Molly’s memory.

For more information and to leave online condolences, visit Biega Funeral Home here.