- The Governor General of Canada
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David Charles Onley
Toronto, Ontario
Grant of differenced Arms to Jonathan Gordon Charles Onley, Robert David Onley and Michael James Onley
April 15, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 597
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Blazon
Differenced Arms for Jonathan Gordon Charles Onley, son of David Charles Onley
The Arms of David Charles Onley (Azure on a pile reversed an open book Argent bound and charged with a Latin cross Azure) debruised in dexter chief of a treble clef Or during his father’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death;
Differenced Arms for Robert David Onley, son of David Charles Onley
The Arms of David Charles Onley (Azure on a pile reversed an open book Argent bound and charged with a Latin cross Azure) debruised in dexter chief of a wing collar and court tabs Or;
Differenced Arms for Michael James Onley, son of David Charles Onley
The Arms of David Charles Onley (Azure on a pile reversed an open book Argent bound and charged with a Latin cross Azure) debruised in dexter chief of a flame Or;
Symbolism
Differenced Arms for Jonathan Gordon Charles Onley, son of David Charles Onley
The treble clef signifies his interest in music.
Differenced Arms for Robert David Onley, son of David Charles Onley
The wing collar and tabs allude to his profession as a lawyer.
Differenced Arms for Michael James Onley, son of David Charles Onley
The flame symbolizes his culinary interests and the inspiration which he receives from religion.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 22, 2016, in Volume 150, page 3150 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Catherine Fitzpatrick
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Individual
Lieutenant-Governor