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Pierre Masse
Joliette, Quebec
Grant of Arms
March 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 502
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Blazon
Arms
Azure on a chevron between three mallets Or, three fleurs-de-lis Azure;
Crest
A beaver sejant playing an accordion proper;
Motto
AU SERVICE DE LA COLLECTIVITÉ;
Symbolism
Arms
Blue and yellow are colours that Mr. Masse especially likes and with which he identifies. The chevron represents a triangle, his favourite geometric shape, as it evokes the idea of completion for him. The mallets (masses in French) refer to his family name and three fleur-de-lis to his french heritage.
Crest
The beaver represents Mr. Masse’s Canadian nationality and his region, Joliette, in Quebec, which is home to a large number of beavers. The accordion refers to his passion for music and his proficiency on that instrument.
Motto
Meaning “Serving the community”, this motto honours Mr. Masse’s many years as a volunteer with the St. John Ambulance Brigade.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 23, 2010, in Volume 144, page 2712 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
D. Robert Tunstall
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Individual