Guy Joseph Curran

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Corunna, Ontario
Grant of Arms
April 15, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 205

Arms of Guy Joseph Curran
Arms of Guy Joseph Curran
 
Arms of Guy Joseph Curran

Arms of Guy Joseph Curran

Blazon

Vert a cross patté throughout, overall a ship's wheel Or;

Symbolism

The colours, green and gold, celebrate Mr. Curran’s Irish ancestry. The cross refers to his Roman Catholic faith, and the ship’s wheel alludes to his involvement with and affection for power boating.

Crest

Blazon

A demi stag Or goutté de poix;

Symbolism

The stag is a reference to the time Mr. Curran has spent on Stag Island in the St. Clair River. The black drops refer to the petrochemical industry and hence the central part of Mr. Curran’s construction work.

Motto

Blazon

LIVE FREE;

Symbolism

Not applicable.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on February 22, 2003 in Volume 137, page 519 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Guy Joseph CurranLetters patent granting heraldic emblems to Guy Joseph Curran

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority

Painter

David Farrar

Calligrapher

Nancy Ellis

Recipient Type

Individual