Dreux Patrick DWYER

DWYER Dreux Patrick Dwyer, 53, physician and historian, of Deerfield Beach, FL, formerly of Lexington, passed suddenly Wed, Aug 18, 2010. Dreux was born Sep 5, 1956 in Elmhurst, IL to Bee P. and the late George Dwyer MD of Louisville, KY. Dreux was a graduate of St Xavier High School where he won numerous awards as member of the debate team. Dreux graduated from Northwestern University with honors in a degree in Biology. He then graduated with distinction from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, becoming certified in Internal Medicine as well as Emergency Room Medicine. After completing his residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and working in New Orleans hospitals he returned to his beloved Kentucky with his young family in 1988. For over 22 years he was the emergency room physician at Good Samaritan Hospital (now known as University of Kentucky Hospital). He received the "America's Top Physician" Award in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Since November of 2009, he worked as an ER physician for Palms West Hospital in West Palm Beach, FL. In addition to his devotion to his medicine and patient care, Dreux was closely involved with Alcoholics Anonymous for over 15 years. He was a member of the Thoroughbred Club and loved every aspect of horse racing. Dr. Dwyer was a member of the Sierra Club. He was also an avid collector of Native American and Civil War memorabilia, fossils and other historical artifacts. He loved going to auctions and treasured his travels to discover history, such as trips to South America and Egypt. Through his love of the environment and family his favorite time was spent with his two children, deep sea fishing and diving, a passion that they all shared. Dreux is survived by his precious children, Frances Cassell Dwyer, Versailles, KY and Donard Sheehy Dwyer, Deerfield Beach, FL. His mother, Bee P Dwyer, Dothan AL, his sister, Diane Steensland (John), Dothan, AL and his brother, Donard (Leslie) Sheveport, LA. His was preceded in death by his father, George F. Dwyer MD and his younger brother, Michael Eric Dwyer. Also surviving are his nieces, Ashley Smith, Erin Dwyer, Leigh Anna Dwyer, Maggie Knoll, Caitlin McQueen, Ann Sheehy, Maura Frank and Olivia Frank and his nephews, John Steensland, Bradley McQueen and Bill Sheehy. His is also survived by his goddaughter and niece, Carrie Knoll. He leaves in mourning his life's best friend, Lisa Sheehy and his extended family the Sheehys. Services in Lexington, KY will be conducted at 10am Fri at St. Paul Catholic Church. Friends may call at Milward-Broadway from 5-8pm Thu A memorial service is being planned in Florida at a later time. Charitable donations can be made to the National Wildlife Federation www.nwf.org, PO Box 6870, Tallahassee, FL 32314 or the Bluegrass Farms Charity http://www.bgfcky.com/, 340 Legion Drive Suite 20, Lexington, KY 40504. www.milwardfuneral.com