The communities of Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick are mourning the tragic loss of Jenna Croucher, a dedicated Island EMS paramedic who died in the line of duty on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Her passing, alongside fellow paramedic Mike MacKenzie, has left family members, friends, coworkers, and the emergency services community grieving the loss of two first responders who devoted their lives to helping others.
Jenna Croucher built her career around serving her community with compassion, courage, and professionalism. As an Island EMS paramedic, she responded to medical emergencies with unwavering commitment, providing comfort and lifesaving care to people during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Her dedication to emergency medical services earned her the admiration and respect of colleagues, patients, and the communities she faithfully served.
According to officials, Jenna and fellow paramedic Mike MacKenzie were killed in a motor vehicle collision while carrying out their duties. Their deaths have deeply affected first responders across Atlantic Canada and serve as a solemn reminder of the risks emergency medical personnel face every day while protecting the public.
Tributes have poured in from fellow paramedics, emergency service agencies, community leaders, and residents, all remembering Jenna for her kindness, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to helping others. Those who worked alongside her describe a compassionate professional who consistently placed the needs of others before her own and approached every emergency with skill, empathy, and integrity.
To honor the lives and service of Jenna Croucher and Mike MacKenzie, a memorial procession has been organized across Prince Edward Island. The procession will travel through several communities, including Borden-Carleton, Crapaud, Cornwall, the Hunter River area, Central Queen’s Funeral Home, the Charlottetown Bypass, Mount Stewart, Morell, St. Peters Bay, Souris Town Limits, and conclude at Dingwell Funeral Home.
Residents wishing to pay their respects have been encouraged to gather respectfully along the route before the procession arrives, recognizing the profound grief being experienced by the families, friends, coworkers, and fellow first responders of both paramedics.
At the time of publication, additional obituary details, visitation information, funeral arrangements, and memorial service announcements have not yet been publicly released. The family and appropriate officials are expected to share further information as plans are finalized.
Jenna Croucher will be remembered for her courage, compassion, and unwavering commitment to serving others. Her legacy lives on through the countless lives she touched, the patients she cared for, and the example she set for her fellow first responders. She will be deeply missed and forever honored by her family, friends, colleagues, and the communities she served with dedication and pride. May she rest in peace.