James Douglas Gonyou

Brampton, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Jonathan Douglas Gonyou, Kathleen Dawn Spencer, Emily Joy Gonyou, Jesse Douglas Gonyou, Rebekah Jeanette Gonyou, Ethan Michael Spencer and Justin Daniel Spencer
September 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 544

Arms of James Douglas Gonyou

Blazon

Or on a cross nowy Azure three annuli interlaced Or, in the dexter canton a silo Azure;

Symbolism

The cross indicates the centrality of the Christian faith in the lives of the Gonyou family. The rings are a Trinitarian symbol. The silo makes reference to the family’s agricultural heritage.

Crest

Blazon

A polar bear ensigned by a polar bear cub both statant proper;

Symbolism

The polar bears make a reference to Mr. Gonyou’s Canadian heritage. Their position alludes to a game he played with his children.

Motto

Blazon

WALK HUMBLY BEFORE YOUR GOD;

Symbolism

WALK HUMBLY BEFORE YOUR GOD is taken from Micah 6:8, the full passage reading: “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God”.

Flag of James Douglas Gonyou

Blazon

Azure to the dexter three annuli interlaced Or, to the sinister a polar bear ensigned by a polar bear cub both statant proper;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Badge of James Douglas Gonyou

Blazon

On a triangle Azure a polar bear ensigned by a polar bear cub both statant proper;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this badge is found in other element(s) of this record.

Differenced Arms for Jonathan Douglas Gonyou, son of James Douglas Gonyou

Blazon

The Arms of James Douglas Gonyou debruised by a three-point label Argent; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death;

Symbolism

The arms of Mr. Gonyou’s children and grandchildren contain either temporary (the label), or permanent (the bordure) differencing marks.

Differenced Arms for Kathleen Dawn Spencer, daughter of James Douglas Gonyou

Blazon

The Arms of James Douglas Gonyou within a bordure Or;

Symbolism

The arms of Mr. Gonyou’s children and grandchildren contain either temporary (the label), or permanent (the bordure) differencing marks.

Differenced Arms for Emily Joy Gonyou, daughter of James Douglas Gonyou

Blazon

The Arms of James Douglas Gonyou within a bordure Argent;

Symbolism

The arms of Mr. Gonyou’s children and grandchildren contain either temporary (the label), or permanent (the bordure) differencing marks.

Differenced Arms for Jesse Douglas Gonyou, grandson of James Douglas Gonyou

Blazon

The Arms of James Douglas Gonyou debruised by a five-point label Argent;

Symbolism

The arms of Mr. Gonyou’s children and grandchildren contain either temporary (the label), or permanent (the bordure) differencing marks.

Differenced Arms for Rebekah Jeanette Gonyou, granddaughter of James Douglas Gonyou

Blazon

The Arms of James Douglas Gonyou debruised by an orle of rope Argent;

Symbolism

The rope in Rebekah’s arms refers to her name, which is derived from the Hebrew word for “to bind”.

Differenced Arms for Ethan Michael Spencer, grandson of James Douglas Gonyou

Blazon

The Arms of James Douglas Gonyou debruised by a three-point label Argent;

Symbolism

The arms of Mr. Gonyou’s children and grandchildren contain either temporary (the label), or permanent (the bordure) differencing marks.

Differenced Arms for Justin Daniel Spencer, grandson of James Douglas Gonyou

Blazon

The Arms of James Douglas Gonyou within a bordure compony-counter-compony Or and Azure;

Symbolism

The arms of Mr. Gonyou’s children and grandchildren contain either temporary (the label), or permanent (the bordure) differencing marks.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 26, 2011 in Volume 145, page 1075 of the Canada Gazette.

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Eva Pilar-Cass

Calligrapher

Shirley Mangione

Recipient Type

Individual