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Québec, Quebec
Grant of Arms, with differences to Lynn Vézina, Kimberley Desbiens, Christopher Desbiens, France Vézina, Jean-Kristof Lapierre and Sabrina Lapierre
July 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 372
Arms of André VézinaBlazonOr three bars wavy Sable, overall a falcon close between two sprigs of oak Gules; SymbolismThe four yellow sections of the shield, which allude to the badge of colonels of the Canadian Armed Forces, mark Mr. Vézina’s service with the 55 Field Ambulance. Their wavy form reflects the sea and Mr. Vézina’s passion for travel. As a discreet and perceptive creature, the falcon embodies characteristics of Mr. Vézina. The two oak branches refer to Mr. Vézina’s role as the Honorary Aide-de-Camp to the Honourable Pierre Duchesne, Lieutenant Governor of Quebec, whose coat of arms includes an oak tree. Their number refers to Mr. Vézina’s two daughters and the importance he places on family. These branches also symbolize young shoots, representing his volunteer work with young people over many years. |
CrestBlazonA falcon wings elevated and addorsed Or goutté de poix holding in its dexter claw a spray of maple leaves Gules and blue flag flowers Or; SymbolismThe falcon is taken from the arms. The black drops represent Mr. Vézina’s oil work in Africa, which earned him the appointment of Honorary Consul of the Republic of Benin in Québec. The maple leaves and the blue flag flowers represent his French-Canadian roots. |
MottoBlazonDISCIPLINE • LOYAUTÉ • DISCRÉTION; SymbolismThis phrase means “Discipline, loyalty, discretion”. |
Differenced Arms for Lynn Vézina, daugther of André VézinaBlazonThe Arms of André Vézina debruised of a three-point label Argent during her father’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Kimberley Desbiens, granddaughter of André VézinaBlazonThe Arms of André Vézina debruised of a five-point label Argent during his grandfather’s lifetime; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Christopher Desbiens, grandson of André VézinaBlazonThe Arms of André Vézina within a bordure compony Sable and Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for France Vézina, daughter of André VézinaBlazonThe Arms of André Vézina within a bordure Gules; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Diferenced Arms for Jean-Kristof Lapierre, grandson of André VézinaBlazonThe Arms of André Vézina debruised of a three-point label Argent during his mother’s lifetime; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Sabrina Lapierre, granddaughter of André VézinaBlazonThe Arms of André Vézina within a bordure compony Gules and Or; 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 March 14, 2015 in Volume 149, page 501 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |