SUMMERVILLE, PEI – One of PEI’s first lifeguards was killed in a motor vehicle crash in Summerville on June 18.
Annie MacPhee, a 30-year-old paramedic, was on her way to work at the Island EMS Montague base when the collision occurred around 7:30 a.m. on Route 3.
His vehicle crossed the center line and collided with a commercial bomb truck. The driver of this vehicle is not injured, according to a RCMP press release. A RCMP traffic reconstruction technician went to the scene and a medical examination is scheduled to determine the cause of the incident.
Annie MacPhee, a paramedic and PEI firefighter, died after a motor vehicle collision on June 18. Photo of the Crapaud fire department.
Community support
A Go Fund Me was set up on June 19 to help MacPhee’s family with funeral expenses and within an hour the goal was met.
This comes as no surprise to Jason Woodbury, president of the paramedic union and also a firefighter and paramedic.
“We didn’t think it would take too long,” he said, about the quick show of support. The Go Fund Me was co-organized by Island EMS, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 3324 and Paramedics Association of PEI
“Annie will definitely be missed in the EMS world here on Prince Edward Island. She was definitely a legend,” Woodbury said. “I worked with her for over 22 years and started working with her at Royal Ambulance in Summerside.”
MacPhee was also the vice president of CUPE Local 3324.
“The place is definitely hurting right now, in mourning,” Woodbury said, his voice sticking in as he acknowledged his pain. “She was a great person.… We will definitely miss her.
He provided phenomenal EMS care during his 32 years of service to PEI. “
MacPhee had recently received a 30-year service medal from the lieutenant governor in May, Woodbury said.
PEI paramedics mourn Annie MacPhee, a longtime paramedic and firefighter, died in a car accident. – Contributed
Very missed
News of MacPhee’s death quickly circulated among PEI’s top communities and social media was lit up with black bands through the symbol of the blue star of life, while first responders went point out your pain.
MacPhee, a lifelong resident of the Bonshaw area, had also been a member of Crapaud’s Volunteer Fire Department since 2007.
The department posted a message on social media on the afternoon of June 18th.
“This year was Annie’s 15th year as an active firefighter. She has brought so much wisdom, humor, fierce loyalty and knowledge to our department,” the post reads.
“Annie was a friend you could always count on. She was not only a firefighter but one of the toughest. She was a teacher who passed on her knowledge to her co-workers and firefighters. She was a paramedic who has saved many lives in her 30-year career. She was Blaine’s wife, whom she cared for to the end. And most importantly, a mother, whose incredible children she was so proud of. ”
The fire department offered condolences and support to MacPhee’s family, including her father Chester, sister Shelley, children Tiffany and Noelle and their lovely puppies. MacPhee was preceded in death by her mother Norma and her husband, a fellow firefighter, Blaine.
“To Annie. We are eternally grateful for everything you have done. For your knowledge, your jokes, your compassion, your work ethic and your camaraderie.
“Don’t worry, we’ll take it from here.”