Tew- Joanne Ruth Tew of Uncasville passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 13, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. She leaves behind her daughter Mary Jo McCarthy of CT., son Peter Weissgarber and his wife Lisa of TN., son Richard Weissgarber and his wife Lorrie of NH, son Michael Weissgarber and his wife Joline of CT, and daughter Heidi Tew of CT. She also leaves a brother John Miller and wife Elizabeth of VT, ten grandchildren, and three great grandsons as well as numerous nieces, nephews, foster children and friends. She was predeceased by her grandson Anthony P. McCarthy. Joanne was a vivacious, loving and giving Mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and most of all a friend to everyone. She made a difference in the life of everyone who met her. She spent many years in local politics and as an advocate of the CT Foster Care System, and children with special needs. She went on to run her own business and then moved on to working as brand marketing manager traveling the East Coast at Foxwoods Resort Casino making many of her lifetime friends at Foxwoods Resort Casino before retiring in 2006. She spent her retirement years caring for her mother Mary Grace Miller, traveling, spending time with family and friends as well as consistently doting over her grandchildren and great grandson John Michael whom she adored. The family asks that everyone who knew her take a second to remember all she did and as she would have wanted Pay It Forward in her memory. Visitation will be Saturday February 24, 2018 from 12 :00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Montville Funeral Home of Church and Allen 53 Norwich New London Tpke. Uncasville Ct. A Memorial Service will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Paralyzed Veterans of America 7 Mill Brook Rd. Wilton NH 03086, or to the Mohegan Fire Dept. 2029 Norwich New London Tpke. Uncasville Ct. 06382. Please visit www.montvillefuneralhome.com to leave an online tribute or condolence.
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