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Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, with differences to Ernest Edward Churley, Kevin Andrew Churley, and Philip Robert Churley
December 17, 1996
Vol. III, p. 131
Arms of Gerald Herbert ChurleyBlazonGules a cross nowy wavy Argent charged at the centre with a coronet rim set with roses and thistle heads Gules between first and fourth three bezants two and one second and third a mason's square chevronwise Or; SymbolismThe three discs or bezants allude to golden coins to represent Mr. Churley’s profession of accounting. The L-shaped device indicates a builder’s square, symbolic of Mr. Churley’s service to freemasonry, specifically as a past District Deputy Grand Master and as an Executive Secretary Treasurer of the Vancouver Masonic Service Bureau. The coronet is composed of English roses and Scotch thistles representing his father’s English heritage and his mother’s Nova Scotia birthplace. The wavy white cross at the centre of the shield symbolizes Mr. Churley’s oceanic connections as he was born in Saint John, New Brunswick and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. |
CrestBlazonA beaver sejeant erect Azure winged Argent semé of squares embattled on all sides Azure gorged with a cord pendant therefrom a fleur-de-lys its sinister forepaw resting on a harp with a maple leaf finial all Or; SymbolismThe harp is a visual reminder to Mr. Churley, a veteran of the Second World War, of his proud association with the Canadian military and specifically his bond with the Irish Fusiliers of Canada. The fleur-de-lis, the official world scouting symbol, is suspended from a cord around the neck of the beaver and refers to his long standing commitment and service with the Boy Scouts of Canada. The square indented pattern on the wings of the beaver reflects Mr. Churley’s hobby, stamp collecting. |
MottoBlazonSERVIO; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “I serve.” |
Differenced Arms for Ernest Edward Churley, great-nephew of Gerald Herbert ChurleyBlazonThe Arms of Gerald Herbert Churley debruisd by a three-point label Argent; 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. |
Differenced Arms for Kevin Andrew Churley, great-great nephew of Gerald Herbert ChurleyBlazonThe Arms of Gerald Herbert Churley debruised by a five-point label Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Philip Robert Churley, great-nephew of Gerald Herbert ChurleyBlazonThe Arms of Gerald Herbert Churley within a bordure Or charged above centre chief with a crescent Gules; 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 November 22, 1997 in Volume 131, page 3589 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Létourneau CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeIndividual |