- The Governor General of Canada
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Gérardine Boulette
Sainte-Julie, Quebec
Grant of Arms, with differences to Roch Dumont, Valérie Dumont, Geneviève Dumont, Nathan Rivet, Louis Guillaume, Magalie Viens, Maxime Viens, Manolo Viens and Malik Viens
September 20, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 119
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Blazon
Arms
Sable three bezants within a double tressure set with ears of wheat Or;
Crest
A dove rising holding in its beak a bouquet of tulips and perched on an open book lying flat proper;
Motto
SÉRÉNITÉ • COURAGE • SAGESSE;
Differenced Arms for Roch Dumont, child of Gérardine Boulette
The Arms of Gérardine Boulette debruised of a three-point label Argent during his mother’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following her death;
Differenced Arms for Valérie Dumont, child of Gérardine Boulette
The Arms of Gérardine Boulette Azure instead of Sable;
Differenced Arms for Geneviève Dumont, child of Gérardine Boulette
The Arms of Gérardine Boulette with Gules instead of Sable;
Differenced Arms for Nathan Rivet, grandchild of Gérardine Boulette
The Arms of Valérie Dumont debruised of a three-point label Argent during his mother’s lifetime;
Differenced Arms for Louis Guillaume, grandchild of Gérardine Boulette
The Arms of Valérie Dumont debruised of a pile reversed Or charged with a fleur-de-lis Azure;
Differended Arms for Magalie Viens, grandchild of Gérardine Boulette
The Arms of Geneviève Dumont debruised of a three-point label Argent during her mother’s lifetime;
Differenced Arms for Maxime Viens, grandchild of Gérardine Boulette
The Arms of Geneviève Dumont debruised of a pile reversed Or charged with an open book Gules;
Differenced Arms for Manolo Viens, grandchild of Gérardine Boulette
The Arms of Geneviève Dumont debruised of a pile reversed Or charged with a mallet Gules;
Differenced Arms for Malik Viens, grandchild of Gérardine Boulette
The Arms of Geneviève Dumont debruised of a pile reversed Or charged with a coronet flory Gules;
Symbolism
Arms
For Ms. Boulette, the double wheat tressure represents agricultural work, the paths of life, and railway tracks, the latter a reference to her late husband’s work for the Canadian Pacific Railway. The discs make a reference to the family name (boulette meaning “pellet” or a small ball in French). Their number refers to her three children and underlines their importance in her life. Black symbolizes acquired wisdom, the land cleared by her ancestors and the hardships of life, as well as the memory of dear ones departed. Gold symbolizes life, light, goals to attain and the importance of maintaining hope at all times.
Crest
The dove, a symbol of faith and of life, represents for Ms. Boulette hope in spite of the loss of a loved one. The tulip, an indication of the arrival of spring, is her favourite flower. The book symbolizes her family’s history, past and present. It also alludes to Ms. Boulette’s belief in the importance of learning and to her love of reading.
Motto
These French words mean “Serenity, courage, wisdom.”
Differenced Arms for Roch Dumont, child of Gérardine Boulette
The label indicates that he is the eldest child and will inherit the arms of his mother.
Differenced Arms for Valérie Dumont, child of Gérardine Boulette
The change of colour indicates her branch of the family.
Differenced Arms for Geneviève Dumont, child of Gérardine Boulette
The change of colour indicates her branch of the family.
Differenced Arms for Nathan Rivet, grandchild of Gérardine Boulette
The label indicates that he is the eldest child and will inherit the arms of his mother Valérie Dumont.
Differenced Arms for Louis Guillaume, grandchild of Gérardine Boulette
The fleur-de-lis, a symbol of royal France since the reign of Louis VII, underlines his name and his French origins.
Differended Arms for Magalie Viens, grandchild of Gérardine Boulette
The label indicates that she is the eldest child and will inherit the arms of her mother Geneviève Dumont.
Differenced Arms for Maxime Viens, grandchild of Gérardine Boulette
The book indicates his love of reading.
Differenced Arms for Manolo Viens, grandchild of Gérardine Boulette
The mallet indicates his interest in construction.
Differenced Arms for Malik Viens, grandchild of Gérardine Boulette
The coronet refers to his first name, which means “king” in Arabic.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 23, 2019, in Volume 153, page 1080 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, and Samy Khalid, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Debra MacGarvie
Calligrapher
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Individual