- The Governor General of Canada
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Janet Eleanor Patterson
Moncton, New Brunswick
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Wendy Louise Patterson, John Philip Patterson, Michael Scott Patterson, Owen Peter Patterson and Lisa Allison Patterson
November 10, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 331
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Blazon
Arms
Azure three marigolds Or;
Crest
A cock Azure legged and beaked Or, its dexter claw resting on an annulus enclosing a thistle Or;
Motto
DREUCHD ROIMHE FHÈIN;
Badge
On a marigold Or a cock's head Azure;
Differenced Arms for Wendy Louise Patterson, daughter of Janet Eleanor Patterson
The Arms of Janet Eleanor Patterson debruised of an orle Or;
Differenced Arms for John Philip Patterson, son of Janet Eleanor Patterson
The Arms of Janet Eleanor Patterson within a bordure compony-counter-compony Azure and Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death;
Differenced Arms for Michael Scott Patterson, son of Janet Eleanor Patterson
Per fess Azure and Or, three marigolds counterchanged;
Differenced Arms for Owen Peter Patterson, son of Janet Eleanor Patterson
Per chevron Azure and Or, three marigolds counterchanged;
Differenced Arms for Lisa Allison Patterson, daughter of Janet Eleanor Patterson
Per pale Azure and Or, three marigolds counterchanged;
Symbolism
Arms
The design of these arms was created for John George Glassey, Mrs. Patterson’s late father. The marigold is the floral symbol of the Town of Truro, Nova Scotia, Mr. Glassey’s lifetime home, and of which he was Mayor for 23 years. They also refer to his three children. The colour blue was chosen to mark Mr. Glassey’s long-time active association with the Progressive Conservative party.
Crest
The rooster, or cock, refers to “Cock o’ the North”, the house brand of whisky blended in Halifax by Mrs. Patterson’s great-grandfather, who also used this name for his boat and the cook house at his country retreat. The thistle marks the family’s Scottish ancestry. The gold ring makes two allusions: to the emblem of the Rotary Club, in which Mr. Glassey had been involved for 70 years, and to a wheel, marking his career selling automobiles.
Motto
This is a translation of “Service above self”, the motto of Rotary International.
Badge
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Wendy Louise Patterson, daughter of Janet Eleanor Patterson
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for John Philip Patterson, son of Janet Eleanor Patterson
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Michael Scott Patterson, son of Janet Eleanor Patterson
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Owen Peter Patterson, son of Janet Eleanor Patterson
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Lisa Allison Patterson, daughter of Janet Eleanor Patterson
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 12, 2005, in Volume 139, page 687 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Gordon Macpherson
Calligrapher
Suzzann Wright
Recipient Information
Individual