Michelle Millard, 59 of Milford, passed away on February 26, 2025

Michelle Millard, 59 of Milford, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family. Michelle was born on November 30, 1965, in Little Falls, NY, to Sharon Viscusie Millard and the late Thomas Millard. She was the beloved wife of over 40 years to Kathleen Hilley.

Michelle was raised in a military family, experiencing frequent moves and travels throughout her childhood. Her brother was her first friend, a bond that remained strong throughout their lives. As a young woman, Michelle met the love of her life, Kathleen, while they were working together. They quickly fell head over heels and, in 1998, moved to Connecticut to build a life together.

An incredibly intelligent and determined woman, Michelle excelled at anything she set her mind to. She earned her associate degree as a respiratory therapist and specialized as a sleep technician at the West Haven V.A. Health Center, where she dedicated 25 years to advocating for her patients' well-being. She took their health seriously, ensuring they received the best care possible.
Michelle had a relentless curiosity and loved taking on new challenges. Whether it was jewelry making, locksmithing, earning her D.C. electronics permit, or woodworking, she was always eager to learn something new. She and her wife shared a love for travel, visiting friends and family, but she also cherished quiet days at home, curled up with their beloved dogs. An avid animal lover, she never met an animal she didn’t adore.

Strong-minded and straightforward, Michelle was always willing to lend a listening ear or a helping hand. She faced life with sharp intellect, humor, and extraordinary bravery, carrying those qualities with her until the very end.

Michelle is survived by her beloved wife Kathleen Hilley, mother Sharon Viscusie Millard, brother Scott Millard, her niece Rachael, great nephew Stanley, and great niece Samara. Brother and Sister in Laws: Dave (Susan) Witt, Tony (Diane) Chamoun, and Maura Hilley.. Aunts and uncles: Lori Martin, Jim Martin, Joe Viscusie, Judy Millard, Judy Daley, Frank and Rene Millard. Beloved companions and pets, her dogs: Fawn, B.D., Cali, and Lucie. Her close friends Donna Studdard, Liz and Rob Moss, Lisa, Jim, and Conor Regan; a very special neighbor, Robert Granger and family. The best crew ever; Jorge, Joe, and Marcia. As well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. In addition to her father, she is predeceased by her uncle Butch Millard.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street, Milford. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 6:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to (insert animal charity) to honor Michelle’s love of animals online at (insert link) or to Tunnels to Towers Foundation to honor her devotion to bettering the lives of veterans online at www.t2t.org/

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