Joanne Margaret Avery

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Toronto, Ontario
Confirmation of a supplementary blazon
October 20, 2017
Vol. VII, p. 3

Arms of Joanne Margaret Avery
Arms of Joanne Margaret Avery
Badge of Joanne Margaret Avery
 
Arms of Joanne Margaret Avery

Arms of Joanne Margaret Avery

Blazon

Azure on a demi-sun in splendour issuant from the base Or a cross-crosslet fitché between two hearts Gules;

Symbolism

The sun signifies energy, life and renewed hope, which are a central part of Joanne Avery’s work as a social worker and counsellor. The hearts play on the name Hartley, a reference to her mother’s family, and also represent her two sons, Mark and Jonathon. The hearts appear to be supporting the cross, a symbol of her Christian faith, thus reflecting the ideas of courage, tenacity and Christian values.

Crest

Blazon

A Canada goose rising proper charged on each wing with an ankh and issuant from a coronet rayonné Or;

Symbolism

The Canada goose rises from a crown rayonné, repeating the motif of the shield and honours Ms. Avery’s Canadian heritage and the Avery name, which means “the keeper of birds”. The two ankhs represent eternal life and also symbolize her sons, Mark and Jonathon.

Motto

Blazon

LUCE AMORIS FLOREMUS;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “By the light of love we flourish”;
Badge of Joanne Margaret Avery

Badge of Joanne Margaret Avery

Blazon

A Harlequin Great Dane bitch rampant proper gorged with a collar affixed thereto a chain and holding an ankh Or;

Symbolism

The Great Dane refers to Ms. Avery’s love of dogs and represents her Great Dane, “Daisy von Avery” (1992-1998). This badge symbolizes Daisy’s contribution to her family’s life and serves to cherish her memory.
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 17, 2018 in Volume 152, page 898 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent confirming a supplementary blazon for the heraldic emblems of Joanne Margaret Avery

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Joanne Avery and David Birtwistle, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Debra Parker

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Individual

Other Information

The recipient's emblems were originally recorded in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume III, page 28, 24 July 1995.
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