It is with profound sorrow that the emergency services community of Prince Edward Island shares the passing of Kelly J. Williams, a deeply respected Island EMS Paramedic, Fire Captain, educator, and dedicated public servant. Kelly’s passing has left an immeasurable void in the hearts of her family, colleagues, and the countless people whose lives she touched throughout her remarkable career.
For more than 25 years, Kelly served her community with unwavering dedication, compassion, and courage. To those who worked alongside her, she was the embodiment of what it means to serve. Whether responding to emergencies, comforting families in moments of crisis, or guiding new paramedics and firefighters through their training, Kelly approached each day with passion and professionalism. Her calm presence, her kindness, and her steady leadership made her a trusted colleague and an inspiration to all who had the privilege of learning from or working beside her.
Kelly was a champion of women in emergency services and a pioneer in community-based paramedicine. She believed deeply in the importance of lifting others up, and her impact as an educator and mentor will continue to resonate for generations. There are few in the emergency services community whose lives were not shaped by her instruction, her guidance, or her example.
Beyond her distinguished career, Kelly was a devoted wife to Derek and a loving mother to Leo, roles she cherished with her whole heart. Her family, friends, and community remember her as loyal, selfless, strong, and endlessly compassionate—a woman who always put the needs of others before her own, even through her courageous battle with cancer.
As word of her passing spreads, first responders across the province and beyond are mourning the loss of a colleague, a leader, and a beloved friend. Her legacy of service, bravery, and humanity will forever remain woven into the fabric of Prince Edward Island’s emergency services.
Kelly, thank you for your service, your mentorship, your compassion, and your unwavering commitment to making this world a safer, kinder place. Your watch has ended. Rest in peace, Sister. We will take it from here.