I mentioned I was at the Traer post office last Friday. That’s because I had jumped over to town to get an oil change on the car. It’s a little extra effort, but I support a local business that way.
Mike Pargeon, AWE’s owner, was there, and we exchanged pleasantries. He had been a big help to me when a different place wanted to charge more (MUCH more) for work on my car. He and his crew knew what I needed and were never less than totally helpful. He was honored in 2013 with an Outstanding Service Award from the town of Traer.
Mike never came home from work Friday night. He died suddenly at the shop. He was so important to the town that the funeral will be Saturday at the school, with visitation the night before at the Memorial Building.