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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
July 20, 2007
Vol. V, p. 158
Arms of Marie des Anges LoyerBlazonPer chevron Gules and Or, in chief semé of seedlings Or, in base a lamp enflamed Gules; SymbolismRed is one of the colours of the University of Ottawa, where Dr. Loyer taught for 29 years. The idea of planting and nurturing seeds refers to Dr. Loyer’s work in nursing education, as well as her continuing involvement with the university and as a philanthropist in education, health care, and for community organizations. The angled division line alludes to mountaineering, a recreation Dr. Loyer enjoyed for many years. The lamp is a traditional symbol of nursing. |
CrestBlazonA pelican in her piety Or distilling drops of blood Gules set on a nest of grape leaves Or and roses Gules; SymbolismThe pelican, an ancient symbol of compassion, appears in the crest of the School of Nursing of the University of Ottawa, which was granted in 1975 during Dr. Loyer’s term as Dean. The roses are her favourite flowers, and Rose was the name of her maternal grandmother, who encouraged and supported Dr. Loyer in her career. The grape leaves are taken from the arms of the town of Arcos de Valdevez in the wine region of Portugal, the home of Dr. Loyer’s late husband, Dr. Thomas Da Silva. |
MottoBlazonSOWING SEEDS TO HELP OTHERS • ENSEMENCER POUR AIDER LES AUTRES; SymbolismThis reflects the theme of the Arms, and appears in both languages to reflect the fact that Dr. Loyer, who is Franco-Ontarian, has lived and worked in both of Canada’s official languages. |
Flag of Marie des Anges LoyerBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Marie des Anges LoyerBlazonOn a pair of wings Or an open book Argent bound and charged with a seedling Gules; SymbolismThe open book alludes to those found on the arms of the University of Ottawa, and the seedling repeats the symbolism of Dr. Loyer’s Arms. The angel wings allude to the name of Dr. Loyer and her mother, Marie des Anges. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 6, 2007 in Volume 141, page 2827 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |