William Richard Kent (16 December 1905 – 1 January 1964) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was a barrister by career. Born in St. John's, Newfoundland, Kent was educated at Bishop Feild College in St. John's. From June 1935 to April 1938, he was a magistrate in the community of St. George's. From May 1942 to April 1945 he was Deputy Secretary of Justice for St. John's.