On Thursday, June 24, 2021, surrounded by family and friends, Dr. George Roderick Willard passed away peacefully at home at the age of 82.

George was born August 25, 1938, to John and Irene (Poorman) Willard of New Kensington, PA.  After graduating from Culver Military Academy, George got his undergraduate degree from Allegheny College, then went on to earn his masters and PhD in Spanish from Middlebury College. For over 40 years, George taught Spanish at Union County College in Cranford, New Jersey where met his beloved wife of 45 years, Jane (Crowe) Willard, whom he is now with once again.

George enjoyed reading, travelling (both internationally and to his farm in Fairfield, Illinois), spending time with his beloved Beagles, swimming, genealogy, history and completing the most challenging crossword puzzles he could find. After retiring from teaching, George divided his time between West Palm Beach, Florida and Newbury, Vermont where he became active with the First Congregational Church of Newbury and Newbury Historical Society.

George was predeceased by his wife Jane (Crowe) Willard; parents, John and Irene Willard; brother, Rev. Jack Willard; and nephew, Patrick Willard.

George is survived by nephew Erich and Jennifer Mann of Berkeley Heights, NJ; sister-in-law Mariolin D. Willard of Gibsonia, PA; nephew John and Emily Willard of Gibsonia, PA; nephew James Willard of Hadley, PA; as well as numerous other nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at the First Congregational Church of Newbury (4915 Main St. South, Newbury Village, VT), Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 10:00 am followed by the burial at St. Joseph's Cemetery, 477 Woodsville Road, Bath, NH.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to:

Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope

PO Box 3292

Palm Beach, FL 33480

www.cahh.org/donate

561-748-7227

Alzheimer's Association

225 N. Michigan Ave

Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601

800-272-3900

www.alz.org