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Charlesbourg, Quebec
Grant of Arms
July 15, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 224
Arms of Jean-Louis LavoieBlazonArgent three axes Sable, on a chief Gules a Maltese cross between two fleurs-de-lis Or; SymbolismThe shield is based on arms originally created by the defunct Institut généalogique Drouin for a relative in a collateral line of Mr. Lavoie’s father. The content of the design retains a visual and symbolic continuity with the other coat of arms. The upper red portion is also taken from the arms of his father, but carries new symbols. The Maltese Cross, with its eight points referring to the eight beatitudes, recalls the badge of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. The fleurs-de-lis are meant to represent Royal France and New France, as well as the province of Quebec. They consequently symbolize the origins of M. Lavoie. |
CrestBlazonA ship Sable sails unfurled Argent flagged Gules; SymbolismThe ship symbolizes the arduous and difficult crossing of Mr. Lavoie’s European ancestor. |
MottoBlazonTES MAINS POUR SERVIR • TON COEUR POUR AIMER; SymbolismMeaning “Your hands for serving, your heart for loving”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 20, 2003 in Volume 137, page 3979 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Claire Boudreau, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Authority PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherKaren Mackay Recipient TypeIndividual |