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Paris,
Grant of differenced Arms to Anne Roche-Noël and Alphée Roche-Noël
May 20, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 491
Differenced Arms for Anne Roche-Noël, daughter of John Redmond RocheBlazonGules three roach naiant in pale, on a chief Argent three fleurs-de-lis Azure; SymbolismThe arms are essentially those of the late John Redmond Roche, Mrs Roche-Noël’s father. The roach fish are a small freshwater fish, of the cyprinid family. In these arms, they function as a visual pun on the family name Roche. The fleurs-de-lis are a permanent mark of cadency to distinguish Mrs Roche-Noël’s arms and those of her descendants. They were chosen by her father to honour his French heritage from his mother, Eva de Montigny Gingras. For Mrs Roche-Noël the three fleurs-de-lis are a symbol of the Christian culture and the Trinity. |
Differenced Arms for Alphée Roche-Noël, son of Anne Roche-NoëlBlazonThe Arms of Anne Roche-Noël with the fleurs-de-lis on the chief Gules; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; 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 October 29, 2005 in Volume 139, page 3450 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Anne and Alphée Roche-Noël, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterGordon Macpherson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient's emblems are based on those recorded in the name of John Redmond Roche in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume II, page 162, 20 May 1992. |