Willard Kent (1851–1924) was an architect and engineer of Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Kent had a varied practice, designing all types of buildings including schools, private residences, and office structures. For much of his working life, Kent had offices in both Woonsocket's Longley Building and the Meerstead Building at Narragansett Pier, from which he designed several summer residences. Kent had a number of apprentices in his offices, the most notable of which being Walter F. Fontaine.