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Burnaby, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
January 25, 1996
Vol. III, p. 68
Arms of Yvonne Coveney-BoydBlazonAzure a fess chequy Argent and Gules between in chief two horses' heads Argent each charged on the neck with a mullet Azure pierced Argent in base a Maltese cross Or; SymbolismThe white horse of Kent is a charge used in the Macey’s arms and recalls Mrs. Coveney-Boyd’s maternal heritage. The checkered white and red band is a reference to the Boyd arms and honours her late husband. The Maltese cross of St. John signifies Mrs. Coveney-Boyd’s many years of service with St. John Ambulance and alludes to the fact that she is a Dame of Grace of the Venerable Order of St. John. |
CrestBlazonA demi cougar Or gorged with a collar of oak leaves Vert holding in the paws an anchor Azure; SymbolismThe cougar represents Mrs. Coveney-Boyd’s service in British Columbia. The collar of oak leaves is a reference to a charge from the Coveney arms, and the anchor symbolizes her career as a naval officer. |
MottoBlazonSTEADFAST IN FAITH; SymbolismSTEADFAST IN FAITH; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 23, 1996 in Volume 130, page 3279 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept by Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeIndividual |