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Hamilton, Ontario
Grant of Arms, with differences to Colin Gilles Lazier, Robert Douglas Lazier, Sarah Jane Keating and Thomas Ernest Lazier
May 16, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 118
Arms of Colin Simpson LazierBlazonAzure on a fess between three mullets Argent a balance Gules; SymbolismThe shield design is based on arms used by people named Le Sueur, a blue shield with three silver stars on it. Mr. Lazier is in direct paternal descent from François Le Sueur, who was born in France in 1625 and who immigrated to New Amsterdam in 1657. This shield has been differenced by the addition of the white fess, on which is placed a red balance, symbolic of the law. This indicates the deep involvement that the family has had with the law: Mr. Lazier is a retired judge; his father was a judge; his grandfather was a lawyer; and his three sons and a granddaughter are lawyers. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from an astral crown Argent, the circlet Azure, a demi double headed eagle Gules beaked and charged on the breast with a maple leaf Argent; SymbolismThe double-headed eagle is taken from the badge of RAF Squadron 107, with which Mr. Lazier served in the Second World War. The use of the astral coronet in sky blue furthers this reference. The eagle has been placed in the Canadian national colours of red and white and charged with a maple leaf to mark the family’s long history in Canada. |
MottoBlazonDOCTE ET DILIGENTER; SymbolismDOCTE ET DILIGENTER means “With learning and with care.” It was suggested by Mr. Lazier’s friend Dr. A.G. MacKay, a retired professor of classics. |
Differenced Arms for Colin Gillies Lazier, son of Colin Simpson LazierBlazonThe Arms of Colin Simpson Lazier differenced by a label of three points Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Robert Douglas Lazier, son of Colin Simpson LazierBlazonThe Arms of Colin Simpson Lazier differenced by a crescent Or in chief; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Sarah Jane Keating, daughter of Colin Simpson LazierBlazonThe Arms of Colin Simpson Lazier differenced by a heart Or in chief; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Thomas Ernest Lazier, son of Colin Simpson LazierBlazonThe Arms of Colin Simpson Lazier differenced by a mullet Or in chief; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2001 in Volume 135, page 4058 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Gordon Macpherson, Niagara Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterGordon Macpherson CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeIndividual |