10/31/2026
Remembering Our History: Answering the Call 🚑
On October 31, 1974, MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel provided ambulance services for the final time, bringing to a close an important chapter in our history and in the story of community care on Prince Edward Island.
For many years, funeral homes played a vital role in emergency medical transportation, responding to calls for help and ensuring that those in need were transported to receive medical care. The individuals who answered those calls served their communities in a unique and meaningful way, often without knowing what the next call might bring.
In late August, Islanders gathered for the “Answering the Call” event which brought people together to honour and pay tribute to those who provided ambulance services in our communities from tip to tip. It was a meaningful opportunity to remember their dedication, recognize their contributions, and reflect on a time when funeral service and emergency medical care were closely connected.
As we mark this anniversary, we remember the people who answered the call, the families they helped, and the lasting legacy of service they left behind.
At MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel, we are proud of our history and grateful to those whose compassion and commitment helped shape the care our community received.
Some calls are never forgotten.
