Autumn Joan Lucas

Peterborough, Ontario
Grant of Arms, with differences to Timothy Peter Franklin Lucas, Grant Edward Lucas, Richard John Lucas, Emily Rose Lucas, Benjamin John Lucas, Jacob Peter Lucas, Olivia Kate Lucas, and Madeline Mae Lucas
February 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 115

Arms of Autumn Joan Lucas

Blazon

Azure on a bend Argent between two Loyalist military coronets Or three annulets Gules;

Symbolism

The red rings are a feature commonly found in Lucas arms, and the Loyalist coronets mark Mrs. Lucas’ descent from United Empire Loyalists. The colours are those found on the Royal Union Flag.

Crest of Autumn Joan Lucas

Blazon

Issuant from a Loyalist military coronet Or, a demi-lion Azure holding a trillium flower proper;

Symbolism

The blue lion is taken from arms associated with the surname Creighton, and thus refers to Mrs. Lucas’ maiden name. The coronet repeats the symbolism of the arms, and the trillium marks the fact that her Loyalist ancestors settled in Ontario.

Motto of Autumn Joan Lucas

Blazon

FAITH • LOYALTY • FAMILIAL LOVE;

Symbolism

Not applicable

Differenced Arms for Timothy Peter Franklin Lucas, son of Autumn Joan Lucas

Blazon

The Arms of Arms of Autumn Joan Lucas debruised of a three-point label Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death;

Symbolism

Timothy Peter Franklin Lucas uses the arms with the addition of a three-point label during his mother’s lifetime.

Differenced Arms for Grant Edward Lucas, son of Autumn Joan Lucas

Blazon

The Arms of Autumn Joan Lucas bearing a griffin’s head Gules in place of the central annulet;

Symbolism

Grant Edward Lucas uses the arms with the centre annulus replaced by a red griffin’s head. A griffin has been used in other Lucas coats of arms.

Differenced Arms for Richard John Lucas, son of Autumn Joan Lucas.

Blazon

The Arms of Autumn Joan Lucas bearing an open book Argent bound Gules in place of the central annulet;

Symbolism

Richard John Lucas uses the arms with the centre annulus replaced by an open book with white pages and red binding, indicating his love of learning.

Differenced Arms for Emily Rose Lucas, granddaughter of Autumn Joan Lucas.

Blazon

The Arms of Autumn Joan Lucas debruised by a five-point label Or;

Symbolism

Emily Rose Lucas uses the arms with the addition of a five-point label across the top during the lifetime of her father Timothy Peter Franklin Lucas, and grandmother.

Differenced Arms for Benjamin John Lucas, grandson of Autumn Joan Lucas.

Blazon

The Arms of Autumn Joan Lucas bearing a thistle Gules in place of the central annulet;

Symbolism

Benjamin John Lucas uses the arms with the centre annulus replaced by a red thistle, as an indication of the family’s Scottish heritage.

Differenced Arms for Jacob Peter Lucas, grandson of Autumn Joan Lucas.

Blazon

The Arms of Autumn Joan Lucas bearing a quatrefoil Gules in place of the central annulet;

Symbolism

Jacob Peter Lucas uses the arms with the centre annulus replaced by a red four-leaved clover, as an indication of the family’s Irish heritage.

Differenced Arms for Olivia Kate Lucas, granddaughter of Autumn Joan Lucas.

Blazon

The Arms of Autumn Joan Lucas bearing a Tudor rose in place of the central annulet;

Symbolism

Olivia Kate Lucas used the arms with the centre annulus replaced by a red rose as an indication of the family’s English heritage.

Differenced Arms for Madeline Mae Lucas, granddaugher of Autumn Joan Lucas.

Blazon

The Arms of her father Richard John Lucas debruised of a three-point label Or;

Symbolism

Madeline Mae Lucas uses the arms of Richard Lucas with the addition of a three-point label during her father’s lifetime.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on October 6, 2007 in Volume 141, page 2825 of the Canada Gazette.

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Robert Grey

Calligrapher

Shirley Mangione

Recipient Type

Individual