The Town of Lunenburg will gather this Sunday, September 7, for the 100th annual Fishers’ Memorial Service, a solemn tradition honouring those who have lost their lives at sea.
The ceremony begins at 2:00 p.m. on the Lunenburg waterfront along Bluenose Drive.
It is dedicated to the memory of those who went to sea and never returned, and in tribute to those who continue to work on the water.
Community members are invited to take part by placing wreaths in remembrance of lost loved ones. Wreaths must be registered with Lunenburg Town Hall to be included in the service.
Mayor Jamie Myra said the centennial service highlights the deep ties between the community and its fishing heritage.
“The Fishers’ Memorial Service is at the heart of who we are in Lunenburg,” Myra said. “It is a time for us to honour the lives lost at sea, to stand with their families, and to recognize the generations of fishers whose courage and sacrifice built this community. As we celebrate its 100th anniversary, this tradition reminds us that while the sea sustains us, it also demands respect, remembrance, and gratitude.”
He added that the service has endured for a century because of the community’s commitment.
“The Town is eternally grateful to all of those who commit to making this such a special service each year – the fishers, their families, our local clergy, the wreath makers, the band, the Fisheries Museum staff and so many more,” Myra said. “It’s the community coming together that has made this such a remarkable day for the past 100 years.”
