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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
December 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 95
Arms of Ryan Patrick DoyleBlazonGules a lion rampant Argent holding between its paws a cross patté, in chief three trefoils Or; SymbolismThe Arms are based on those associated with Murphy, Mr. Doyle’s father’s name. Red and white are also the colours of Canada. The cross is in the style used in the Royal Crown and indicates Mr. Doyle’s support of the Crown and justice in Canada. The three trefoils allude to the Irish heritage of the families of Doyle, Murphy and Ross. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet of maple leaves and thistle heads Gules, a stag’s head Or; SymbolismThe crest is based on a Doyle design which contains a stag and coronet. Here the coronet contains maple leaves for Canada and thistle heads to allude to the birthplace of his grandparents, Scotland. |
MottoBlazonDEO ET REGINAE FIDELIS; SymbolismThis Latin motto means “Faithful to God and Queen.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 17, 2007 in Volume 141, page 588 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |