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Montréal-Ouest, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Differenced Arms
November 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 195
Arms of Ian Lauchin MacEachenBlazonPer chevron Argent and Vert the apex terminating in an oak tree, in chief two lymphads and in base a bear’s face wearing an antique crown all counterchanged; SymbolismThe oak tree and lymphad appear in the arms of the chief of the Macdonalds of Clanranald, of which the MacEachens are a sept. The polar bear indicates that Mr. MacEachen belongs to the Canadian branch of the family. It wears a crown in reference to the mythical Kingdom of the Saguenay, the Saguenay region of Quebec being the birthplace of Mr. MacEachen and several of his siblings. |
CrestBlazonA demi-moose Vert attired, unguled and holding between its hooves a long cross crosslet fitché Argent; SymbolismThe moose, an animal native to Cape Breton Island, honours the Cape Breton roots of Wilbur Lauchin MacEachen, Ian Lauchin MacEachen’s father. The cross is borrowed from the arms of Macdonald of Clanranald. It is white to suggest aluminum, Wilbur MacEachen having spent most of his career working for the Aluminum Company of Canada. |
MottoBlazonPER MARE; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “By sea”. It alludes to the MacEachen family’s migration from Scotland to Canada, and to the Macdonald of Clanranald motto, “Per mare per terras”, meaning “By sea and by land”. |
Differenced Arms for Emily Caitlin MacEachen, daughter of Ian Lauchin MacEachenBlazonThe Arms of Ian Lauchin MacEachen debruised of a three-point label Argent; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Michelle Sarah MacEachen, daughter of Ian Lauchin MacEachenBlazonThe Arms of Ian Lauchin MacEachen within a bordure counterchanged; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Caroline Anna Murphy MacEachen, daughter of Ian Lauchin MacEachenBlazonThe Arms of Ian Lauchin MacEachen within a bordure compony-counter-compony Vert and Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Patrick Evan Murphy MacEachen, son of Ian Lauchin MacEachenBlazonThe Arms of Ian Lauchin MacEachen within a bordure per saltire Argent and Vert; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Sara Ellen Stothers, sister of Ian Lauchin MacEachenBlazonThe Arms of Ian Lauchin MacEachen within a bordure Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Jessica Anne MacEachen Stothers, niece of Ian Lauchin MacEachenBlazonThe Arms of her mother Sara Ellen Stothers debruised of a three-point label Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Emma Fay MacEachen Stothers, niece of Ian Lauchin MacEachenBlazonThe Arms of Ian Lauchin MacEachen within a bordure indented Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Thomas Lauchin MacEachen Stothers, nephew of Ian Lauchin MacEachenBlazonThe Arms of Ian Lauchin MacEachen within a bordure embattled Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Bryan Arthur MacEachen, brother of Ian Lauchin MacEachenBlazonThe Arms of Ian Lauchin MacEachen within a bordure Gules; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Megan Rachel MacEachen, niece of Ian Lauchin MacEachenBlazonThe Arms of her father Bryan Arthur MacEachen debruised of a three-point label Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Martha Ann MacEachen, sister of Ian Lauchin MacEachenBlazonThe Arms of Ian Lauchin MacEachen within a bordure Azure; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 30, 2013 in Volume 147, page 2705 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Forrest Pass, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |