Kristen Rose Mezick of Willimantic passed away on Monday, June 3 2013. Kristen is survived by her parents, Kathleen Moran Mezick of Stratford, and Peter Mezick of Monroe, two brothers Paul Mezick of Chester, and Patrick Mezick of Monroe, grandmother Elizabeth Mezick, grandmother Rosemary Moran, grandfather John Moran, a nephew Nathan, a niece Emily, uncles Jacky Moran and Michael Mezick; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Kristen was born in Bridgeport Hospital on October 12, 1986. Kristen was a recent graduate of Franklin Pierce University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Kristen was a kind, compassionate person who dedicated much of her time to helping people. She was pursuing a career in the field of social work with the intention of helping young, handicapped children. She loved family, her friends, the outdoors, and her horse, Remington. Anyone will tell you that Kristen was happiest when she was with her horse. Kristen will be dearly missed by all those who loved her. Services open to the public will be held on Tuesday, June 11 from 4 to 8pm at Redgate – Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull. A private Mass of Christian Burial for family will be held Wednesday morning at St. Stephen Church, Trumbull. Interment will follow in Lawncroft Cemetery, Fairfield. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that expressions of sympathy be in the form of a donation to the "Remington Fund" to aid in the transport and placement of her beloved horse. To send online condolences please visit                                                   www.redgatehennessy.com