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Joliette, Quebec
Grant of Arms
March 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 502
Arms of Pierre MasseBlazonAzure on a chevron between three mallets Or, three fleurs-de-lis Azure; SymbolismBlue and yellow are colours that Mr. Masse especially likes and with which he identifies. The chevron represents a triangle, his favourite geometric shape, as it evokes the idea of completion for him. The mallets (masses in French) refer to his family name and three fleur-de-lis to his french heritage. |
CrestBlazonA beaver sejant playing an accordion proper; SymbolismThe beaver represents Mr. Masse’s Canadian nationality and his region, Joliette, in Quebec, which is home to a large number of beavers. The accordion refers to his passion for music and his proficiency on that instrument. |
MottoBlazonAU SERVICE DE LA COLLECTIVITÉ; SymbolismMeaning “Serving the community”, this motto honours Mr. Masse’s many years as a volunteer with the St. John Ambulance Brigade. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 23, 2010 in Volume 144, page 2712 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |