HYANNIS — Jane Alma (Coyle) Grossman died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, at her home in Hyannis, after a long illness, with her loving family by her side.
Jane was born in Auburn, Mass., on Nov. 12, 1927, the daughter of the late William Coyle and Christine (Paradise) Hamelin. Jane began her career working as a nurse's aide at Worcester State hospital and Doctor's Hospital in Worcester for many years. Jane later received her stylist license and began working at Rovezzi Salon in Worcester and later operated her own successful business, "Jane's Beauty Salon," out of her home in Holden. After which, she owned and operated Mama G's Pizza and Soft Serve at Webster Square, in Worcester, working alongside her family.
In 1981 Jane and her husband moved from Worcester, Mass., to Hyannis, Mass., where they resided for over thirty years, wintering for two to three months each year in Florida. Upon moving to Hyannis in 1981, Jane worked alongside her husband in his jewelry store, "Grossman Jewelers," on Main Street, in Hyannis. She continued working as a hairstylist at Hair Extraordinaire, in Hyannis, for a brief time. Shortly thereafter, Jane retired as a hairstylist, and began working at Kmart, where she happily worked as a door greeter and cashier for over 14 years.
Jane was an active member of Saint Francis Xavier Church in Hyannis. A devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Jane loved celebrating birthdays and holidays with her family. An avid bowler for many years, Jane also loved playing bingo and trips to Foxwoods Casino with her husband, daughters and twin sister Jeanne.
Jane is survived by her husband of over 44 years, Kenneth Grossman of Hyannis; her three daughters, Deborah A. DiLiddo of Mashpee, Christine A. Perry of West Yarmouth and Lisa A. Moss and her husband Brian of Brewster; one brother, Alan Hamelin of Fitchburg; one sister, Beverly Munro and her husband Stephen of Pepperell; six grandchildren, Keith Gustafson, Eric Gustafson, Gary Gustafson, Dana Marie Ferrer, Amanda Cote and John Perry. Also surviving are seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and her friends and caregivers, Kim and Rose. She is predeceased by one son, William Frances Pichette; sister, Evelyn Casello.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, March 2, from 5 to 8 p.m., in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Saint Francis Xavier Church, 347 South St., Hyannis, followed by burial in Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery, Pine St., Centerville.
Memorial contributions may be made to V.N.A. Hospice & Palliative Care, 434 Route 134, South Dennis, MA 02660.