A collision between a vehicle and a fuel truck claimed the life of a paramedic in Prince Edward Island on Saturday. Many people have paid tribute to Annie MacPhee over the past few days.
Anne MacPhee, 52, had more than 30 years of experience as a paramedic on the island. When the collision occurred, she was on her way to work to work an overtime shift.
A survey of the RCMP is in progress on this accident which took place on route 3 at Summerville.
Anne MacPhee had two daughters, Noelle and Tiffany MacPhee.
She loved paramedics, she worked so hardsays his daughter Noelle. As if that wasn’t enough, she became a firefighter! I won’t even be able to list all the volunteer jobs she did.
Exemplary work
Annie MacPhee had been a volunteer with the Crapaud Fire Department since 2007.
His colleagues also paid tribute to him in a Facebook post on Saturday.
She brought so much wisdom, humor and knowledge to our unit. She was very loyal […] She wasn’t just a firefighter, she was also one of the toughestcan we read there.
Anne MacPhee provided training to new paramedics from across Canada at the College holland.
She was also Vice-President of Local 3324 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the union that represents 169 paramedics on the island.
I consider her an emergency medical services legend.says the president of Local 3324 of the CUPEJason Woodburywho worked with him for several years.
A regimental funeral will be organized for Annie MacPhee. Paramedics, firefighters and other first responders from the province and across the country are invited to participate.
We are grateful for Annie’s incredible contribution to Prince Edward Island and the medical emergency services industry. It will accompany us foreversays Jason Woodbury. She had a big heart.
Our mother made the difference
Noelle and Tiffany MacPhee are heartbroken; she never imagined losing their mother so suddenly. Especially since only three months ago, their father Blaine MacPhee died of stomach cancer.
They affirm that they will never forget the strength of their mother, a true family anchor.
The two daughters of the deceased have received an outpouring of support from islanders since Saturday.
Although their time with their mother was cut short, Tiffany MacPhee emphasizes that they are grateful for the times they spent with her and that the lessons of Annie MacPhee will help them through this difficult time.
According to the report of Brittany spencer of CBC
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