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 of Joanne Margaret Avery
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 of Joanne Margaret Avery
Blazon
LUCE AMORIS FLOREMUS;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “By the light of love we flourish”;
