Mr Snare died on Sunday, aged 90.

Councillor John Walkom said Mr Snare was a great businessman who knew every customer who went into his shop and what they read.

Mr Walkom also praised Mr Snare’s work as a volunteer at the Western Plains Cultural Centre.

“The way he used to talk it up you would swear he owned the Cultural Centre.,” he said. 

You would think that everything in the museum he put there and all the art, that he had some kind of contribution. That was just his passion.”

Councillor Allan Smith said Mr Snare played an important role in the community and after he retired he continued to play an important role through his volunteer work.

The Dubbo Chamber of Commerce said it was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Mr Snare.

“Joe epitomised what local business is about: providing a service that customers want, being connected to the community that he lived in and providing tremendous customer service,” it said.

“His legacy lives on through his children and theirs, and the role modelling that he provided to many of us.

“Our thoughts are with his family as they mourn his loss.”

Cr Walkom said Mr Snare’s passion for the whole Dubbo community was infectious and he would certainly be missed.

Mr Snare’s funeral will be held at St Brigid’s Catholic Church at 3pm Friday.