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Tiverton, Ontario
Grant of Arms, with differences to Jeffery Wade Parker and Gregory Lyle Parker
June 10, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 359
Arms of Dianne Louise AtkinsonBlazonPer saltire Gules and Or a saltire Azure; SymbolismThe shield is divided in four diagonal quarters. For Ms. Atkinson, the reverse triangle in the upper quarter is a symbol of both mother and woman, and the one in the lower quarter refers to the symbol for fire. The blue of the cross symbolizes the water of Pisces, her birth sign. |
CrestBlazonA wolf sejant ululant Azure before a full moon Argent; SymbolismThe wolf, with its strong sense of family, is an animal to which Ms. Atkinson identifies. In some Native American cultures, March, her birth month, is symbolized by the wolf. The moon is an allusion to her first name, as Diana was the goddess of the moon and hunting. |
MottoBlazonI PROVIDE; SymbolismThe motto alludes to the fact that Ms. Atkinson is the sole provider for her two young sons. |
Flag of Dianne Louise AtkinsonBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Dianne Louise AtkinsonBlazonOn a poppy Argent a triangle inverted Gules encircled by a serpent Vert; SymbolismThe red triangle repeats the symbolism of mother and woman. The snake and the triangle resting upon a white poppy complete the three basic geometric shapes: circle, triangle and square. The snake is symbolic of knowledge, cunning and change, as expressed in Celtic mythology. Its green colour is a reference to the colour of Ms. Atkinson’s eyes. |
Differenced Arms for Jeffery Wade Parker, son of Dianne Louise AtkinsonBlazonThe Arms of Dianna Louise Atkinson 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 Gregory Lyle Parker, son of Dianne Louise AtkinsonBlazonThe Arms of Dianna Louise Atkinson debruised in chief of a crescent Argent; 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 March 14, 2015 in Volume 149, page 501 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Dianne Louise Atkinson, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |