Arms of Jean-Louis Lavoie
Arms of Jean-Louis Lavoie
Blazon
Argent three axes Sable, on a chief Gules a Maltese cross between two fleurs-de-lis Or;
Symbolism
The shield is based on arms originally created by the defunct Institut généalogique Drouin for a relative in a collateral line of Mr. Lavoie’s father. The content of the design retains a visual and symbolic continuity with the other coat of arms. The upper red portion is also taken from the arms of his father, but carries new symbols. The Maltese Cross, with its eight points referring to the eight beatitudes, recalls the badge of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. The fleurs-de-lis are meant to represent Royal France and New France, as well as the province of Quebec. They consequently symbolize the origins of M. Lavoie.
Crest of Jean-Louis Lavoie
Blazon
A ship Sable sails unfurled Argent flagged Gules;
Symbolism
The ship symbolizes the arduous and difficult crossing of Mr. Lavoie’s European ancestor.
Motto of Jean-Louis Lavoie
Blazon
TES MAINS POUR SERVIR • TON COEUR POUR AIMER;
Symbolism
Meaning “Your hands for serving, your heart for loving”.
