Peter Geoffrey Dwyer
Peter Dwyer
Suddenly and unexpectedly, Peter passed away on Sunday June 27, 2010 in his home in Kamloops.
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Cheryl; his daughters Jessica and Jamie of Australia; his sister Cheryl, niece Helena, nephews Mathew, Jason and Scott, step mother Bonnie and numerous aunts and uncles, all of Australia.
Peter was predeceased by his mother Bessie, his sister Pam, and father Geoff.
Peter was born on September 7, 1956 in Sydney, NSW. He started his career in the gaming industry in 1982 in Australia. The unique nature of his job allowed him to work and travel in many locations around the world including South Africa, Swaziland, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Vanuatu, North America and Holland. He truly enjoyed the work that he did and the people that he met in his work and travels. He was very honored to have “mates” all over the world. He was also very proud of the work that he and his team delivered in BC to provide a comfortable, exciting environment for Casino guests.
It was a work project in Casino Regina that brought Peter and Cheryl together. After several trips between Canada and Australia, the long distance romance culminated in job opportunities for both Peter and Cheryl with BC Lottery Corp. Peter immigrated to Canada in 2001 and started his new life and career in Kamloops. Peter and Cheryl married in 2002; Peter proudly became a Canadian citizen in December 2006.
Peter’s piece of paradise was the cabin on Deka Lake where he spent as much time as he could finishing the house (and celebrating those accomplishments with the odd Bud or two), fishing, ATVing, visiting with friends, “putzing” and relaxing. He was looking forward to spending many more days and months in retirement at his beloved cottage.
Peter will be deeply missed by his wife Cheryl, and “the boys” Digby and Higgins who wait patiently at the top of the stairs for Peter to come home.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street.
Should friends desire, donations to the SPCA, 1211 – 8th Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2B 2Y3 in memory of Peter Dwyer would be appreciated.
Peter was a great guy and a hard working smart work colleague.His sudden death comes as a great shock to all of us who knew and worked with him at Aristocrat. Farewell goodbye adios good friend until we meet again.
Peter was a great guy, a fantastic colleague and a great friend.
I know there will be many, many people who will miss him dearly and deepest sympathy to Cheryl at this time.
Goodbye Bute, it was indeed one of life’s rare gifts to have shared time with you.
I had the privilege of knowing Peter both as a work colleague and a mate and have enjoyed many good times over a beer or two. Goodbye my friend, you will be sorely missed.
Cheryl
It has been a few years but I remember lots of great times.
My sincere condolence
Rest in Peace my friend. We are definitely going to miss you.
My sincere condolences to Cheryl and the family.
Peter I am blessed to call you friend, you touched many lives and the world will be a sadder place with you gone so suddenly. My thoughts are with Cheryl and the family. Goodbye my friend. Love Lyn
My dear friend Peter, Deb and I are really shocked and very sad to hear the news happening so suddenly. Our deepest and sincere condolences to Cheryl and family at this time. Will never forget the good times we have been together doing all the installation on many sites in Australia and overseas. You are truly a good mate to many people that you have come to know and work with. I am very fortunate and blessed to have known you. Many good memories that all of us have shared with you during your working time at Aristocrat. We truly miss you, Peter. Farewell brother and we’ll meet again soon. Love, Budi and Deborah Lee. xxoo
Cheryl I am so sorry to hear of Peter’s passing, though I never had the privelege of meeting him, I know he must have been a special person for you to have loved him. I do know what you are going through and please know that my love and prayers are with you.
DeeDee aka Dolly
Cheryl I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. Only time can heal a heart. Take care of yourself.
Sheila
I am deeply saddened by the news of Peter’s passing. We shared many great times working together in South Africa. To Cheryl and family my sincere condolances.
Im very sorry to hear of your lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you Take care of your self.
Barb
I will miss you buddy.
Cheryl:
So sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. My thoughts are with you.
im sorry to all the people that knew and loved him. goodbye dad
Rest in peace dad, your sunshine girl.
Rest in Peace Peter, I am sorry for your loss Cheryl, take care.
Peter Dywer was responsible along with my sister Carol Stewart in bringing two great daughters into the world who’s qualities can not be described with words, my condolances Michelle Stewart.
Peter Dywer was a part of our lives in the past, he is the ex husband of my daugter Carol Stewart and the father of my 2 grand daughters whom I love unconditionally. I send my condolances to all that loved him especially his wife and family. Kind regards, Josephine Stewart.
My deepest condolences to you Cheryl and the “family” on your loss. On behalf of all OGA’s within our family here at BCLC, please know that our hearts are heavy with this sudden, sad news. Peace be with you and Peter, always.
Thank you Pedro for all the great laughs we had both in the office and away overseas with work – you are a great pal and colleague who will be sorely missed.
I am deeply saddened at your passing and will miss our chats, goodbye my friend – rest in peace.
Peter we will miss your quick smile and good humor. Our deepest condolences to Cheryl and your family. The gift of time is that it does heal all wounds.
It’s hard to put into words, the emotions felt when i heard the news.
Thanks for the great memories.
My condolances to all the family.
Cheers Pete.
So sorry to hear of Peter’s passing. My deepest condolences to you Cheryl & your family.