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Fredericton, New Brunswick
Grant of Arms and Supporters, with differences to Isabelle Jocelyne Comeau and Cédric Ronald Vienneau
June 15, 2015
Vol. VI, p. 527
Arms of Jocelyne Roy VienneauBlazonPer bend sapiné Or and Azure two mullets in bend sinister each encircled by an annulus counterchanged; SymbolismBlue and yellow are the colours of the Université de Moncton, the alma mater of both Her Honour and her husband, Ronald Vienneau. Ms. Roy Vienneau was also the first laywoman to occupy the position of vice-president of one of Université de Moncton’s campuses, as well as the first woman to direct a francophone community college in New Brunswick. The rings represent Her Honour’s academic background in engineering, as many Canadian engineers wear an iron ring on their little finger to symbolize their commitment to the profession. Ms. Roy Vienneau was also one of the first women to graduate from Université de Moncton’s engineering program. The two stars represent Her Honour and her husband’s Acadian roots. The dividing line, indicative of fir trees, pays tribute to Ms. Roy Vienneau and her husband’s fathers and grandfathers, who were respectively a forestry worker, wood contractor, carpenter and lumberjack. The forest is also a place of renewal for Her Honour. |
CrestBlazonA black-capped chickadee proper wearing a mortarboard Azure, its tassel and cord Or, perched on a scroll Or banded Azure; SymbolismThe black-capped chickadee, New Brunswick’s provincial bird, represents Her Honour’s career as a public servant in that province, as well as her appointment as lieutenant-governor. The mortar and diploma symbolize Ms. Roy Vienneau’s career in post-secondary education, particularly as assistant deputy minister with New Brunswick’s Department of Education and as dean, department head, professor, manager and director general of the community college in Bathurst. They also symbolize her husband’s career as a teacher in public schools. |
MottoBlazonAVEC RIGUEUR ET INTÉGRITÉ; SymbolismThis phrase, meaning “With rigour and integrity”, conveys the two guiding principles that have governed Her Honour’s personal and professional life. |
SupportersBlazonTwo blue jays each holding in its beak a sprig of balsam fir and standing on a bed of daylilies and purple violets proper; SymbolismThe blue jays are special birds for Ms. Roy Vienneau and represent the passion for ornithology that she shares with her husband. The sprigs of the balsam fir, New Brunswick’s provincial tree, repeat the symbolism of the arms. The daylily is Her Honour’s favourite flower, as she grew up surrounded by them, and which she continues to grow in her garden, while the purple violet is New Brunswick’s provincial flower. |
Differenced Arms for Isabelle Jocelyne Comeau, daughter of Jocelyne Roy VienneauBlazonThe Arms of Jocelyne Roy Vienneau debruised of a three-point label Argent; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following her death; SymbolismThe label indicates that she will inherit the undifferenced arms. |
Differenced Arms for Cédric Ronald Vienneau, son of Jocelyne Roy VienneauBlazonThe Arms of Jocelyne Roy Vienneau debruised in base semé of eighth notes Or in place of the mullet and annulus; SymbolismThe music notes represent his passion for music, he being a singer-songwriter known by his stage name, Cédric Vieno. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 3, 2016 in Volume 150, page 739 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterCatherine Fitzpatrick CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual Special DesignationLieutenant Governor |