Jane Ellen Traystman

2/26/1937 - 10/31/2024

Groton - Jane Ellen (Robinson) Traystman. It is with heavy hearts we announce that Oct. 31, 2024, Jane's spirit moved on to begin her eternal life. Before passing, she asked that her death not be mourned, but that the life she lived be celebrated; with that, we honor her life with fond memories.

On Feb. 26, 1937, in New Haven, the first-born daughter of Clinton Ethalbert Robinson and Myrtle Jane (Greiner) Robinson came into the world for what would become an extraordinary 87 years. It is difficult to sum up such a life in a few brief paragraphs. What set Jane apart from the rest was her talent to find beauty in everything around her, and share that gift with others. Whether it was interior design, seamstressing, decorating for the holidays, or growing her garden, Jane brought beauty to everyone around her. Jane had a passion for helping others through charity work and an endless love for animals. She was loudly and proudly feminist, and could often be heard lecturing young women, "It's still a man's world sweetheart, so go and give 'em hell." Being the die-hard Red Sox fan she was, there was something poetic about her watching the Yankees lose the World Series in her final days. As she always liked to say, "Anyone but the Yankees." Although the Sox were not in the final two, her all-time favorite player (and former Red Sox member), Mookie Betts, was a key player in the game that defeated the Yankees.

Later in life Jane decided to "retire" by starting her own, very successful, business. Send It With Love, located on the Gold Star Highway in Groton, opened in 1990. It was an emporium for gifts, antiques, unique greeting cards, Vermont made chocolates, and so much more. Jane loved sharing her unique aesthetic with others, and took pride in every package she wrapped. Jane poured herself into every fine detail of her store until its closing in 2014. As a lover of theater and movies, it's only fitting that she would carry on to have a romance seemingly out of a movie. Jane and Frank met through the Robinson family business, a grocery store on Long Hill Road in Groton. Married in 1954, they spent 70 years happily exploring life side by side.

In addition to Frank and their dog Mookie, Jane leaves behind her son Seth and his wife Tracey; her grandchildren: Madison, Nicholas, Kyle and Giselle; a great-grandson, Jack; and her sister Susan. Jane was predeceased by her son Joel; her parents; and her younger brother Howard who, in 1966, paid the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the ASPCA in Jane's memory. Helping animals was something Jane was vibrantly passionate about. All services were private. Please visit www.byles.com to share a memory or condolence with the family.