Louise Roberta Blaine
Died: Apr 14, 2018
In 1947 Louise got her first taste of the restaurant business when her cousin, Arthur McGreevy purchased Llewellyn Farms and persuaded Louise to work for him part time in the kitchen. In addition and at the same time, she was a secretary at Prudential Insurance Company, Dover, NJ. In 1961 she became the Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools in Mendham Borough. However in 1974 her cousin Arthur, purchased another venue, it was then that Louise took on the role as the General Manager for Larison’s Turkey Farm for 26 years
Louise had an active role as Trustee in the International Geneva Association, was a member of the Geneva Executives Club, The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs and Morris County Licensed Beverage Association. In 1987 the International Geneva Association gave her an award for Outstanding Dedication to the IGA, in 1992 she received the IGA’s Albert W. Stender Award and in 1998 the IGA honored her as Restaurateur of the Year.
Louise is survived by her daughter, Sharon Farrell and husband Paul, two sons, Ernest Blaine and wife Karen, Stephen Blaine, 7 grandchildren, Paul Farrell, Christopher Farrell, Cynthia Billone and husband Anthony, Christine Erney and husband Matthew, Jonathan Blaine, Jason Blaine, Kristin Orlando and husband Mark Hyman, 3 Great Grandchildren; Avery and Mia Billone, Brooke Erney, 3 sisters in law, Hazel Waldren and companion Tim Pierson, Marie Burt; Dolores Burt, a brother in law, Milton McWilliams, a cousin, Alice McGreevy and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held 12:00 pm on Friday, April 20 at Saints Peter And Paul Roman Catholic Church, 360 US Hwy 46, Great Meadows, NJ. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Chester, NJ.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 20 from 9 am to 11:30 am at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J.
Louise was an avid animal lover, therefore the family asks that donations be made to an animal shelter of one’s choice or to the Tidewell Hospice, Philanthropy Department, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238 in memory of Louise.
Condolences:
Alice and Alyse
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April 19th, 2018 8:05 am
Louise was an Extraordinary woman who showed Unconditional Love, Charm, Acceptance, ,Generosity, Work Ethic and Gratitude everyday of her life. She was the true meaning of a "Lady"
She was an exceptional Wife, Sister, Mother, "Grammy", Aunt, Cousin , Matriarch of our Family, and Mentor to all of us. She enjoyed everything that she did, whether it was traveling, entertaining at home, planning a party for us all , taking care of a 1000 + customers at Larison's Turkey Farm Inn on a Sunday afternoon, and at the same time rounding up Turkey's that somehow found their way out of the pen. Louise was Larison's Turkey Farm. She could do it all and she did. Alyse and I are blessed to have Louise and all of you as Our Family. Our Love always Alice, Larry, Alyse, Larry, Daniel and Ava
Osie Engelmaier
#1
April 17th, 2018 6:49 pm
Louise was the foundation of our school. She was loved by student teachers and parents I know the administration respected her and knew everything would run smoothly with Louise in the front office. Sharon. Your mother was special and truly one of the best . She was a friend to all of us
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