Mount Evelyn traders honoured the late Arch Carswell with a guard of honour.
Archibald ‘Arch’ Carswell died on Wednesday 15 August, aged 80.
The hearse made a detour down Wray Crescent on the way to his funeral at Lilydale Memorial Park on Friday 24 August.
“Arch has been a significant figure in Mount Evelyn and many of us run our businesses from his properties,” Michelle Puckey from MikkiB Fashion said.
“He was very proud of this town.
“I know I will be standing outside my shop to wave a final goodbye and thank you to Arch.”
Mount Evelyn RSL paid tribute to the “well-liked affiliate member”.
He was husband to Pauline, father to Peter, Kim (deceased) and Andrew, father-in-law to Valerie, Jimmy and Teraze, and grandfather to Matt, Alex, Robbie, Charlotte, Iyla, Amelia, Alysha, Patrick and Sophie.
Mr Carswell was also a brother and uncle to Ian and Leonie, David and Megan, Cherry and Brendan and families.
“Arch was a loyal friend to all who knew him and an inspiration to many,” a tribute from family members said.
