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Eugène Meunier

Gatineau, Quebec
Grant of Arms, with differences to Micheline Meunier, Carol Meunier, Louise Meunier, Johanne Meunier, Yves Meunier and Mario Meunier
June 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 91

Arms of Eugène Meunier
Differenced Arms for Micheline Meunier, child of Eugène Meunier Differenced Arms for Carol Meunier, child of Eugène Meunier Differenced Arms for Louise Meunier, child of Eugène Meunier Differenced Arms for Johanne Meunier, child of Eugène Meunier Differenced Arms for Yves Meunier, child of Eugène Meunier Differenced Arms for Mario Meunier, child of Eugène Meunier
Arms of Eugène Meunier

Arms of Eugène Meunier

Blazon

Or two bars enarched cotised Azure;

Symbolism

The arching shapes allude to the roadways on which Mr. Meunier drove during his career as a truck driver. Blue and gold are the colours of the Royal Arms of France and of those of the seigneurs of Clermont-Créans, in Anjou, where his ancestor Mathurin Meunier (LeMonnier) immigrated from.

Crest of Eugène Meunier

Blazon

A millstone Azure charged with a rose Argent, surmounting two horses’ heads addorsed Or crined Azure;

Symbolism

The millstone makes a reference to Mr. Meunier’s surname (meaning “miller” in French), and by extension emphasizes the importance of family for him. The Canadian breed horses represent the importance of hard work, and symbolize the fact that his ancestors worked as farmers. The white rose honours his wife, Henriette Renaud.

Motto of Eugène Meunier

Blazon

QUAND MÊME;

Symbolism

These French words, which mean “Nevertheless,” reflect Mr. Meunier’s will to always move ahead in spite of the risks in life.
Differenced Arms for Micheline Meunier, child of Eugène Meunier

Differenced Arms for Micheline Meunier, child of Eugène Meunier

Blazon

The Arms of Eugène Meunier debruised of a pale Azure charged with three cat’s paw prints Argent;

Symbolism

The paw prints indicate her love for felines.
Differenced Arms for Carol Meunier, child of Eugène Meunier

Differenced Arms for Carol Meunier, child of Eugène Meunier

Blazon

The Arms of Eugène Meunier debruised of a pale Azure charged with an arrow Argent;

Symbolism

The arrow refers to his profession as a telecommunications technician.
Differenced Arms for Louise Meunier, child of Eugène Meunier

Differenced Arms for Louise Meunier, child of Eugène Meunier

Blazon

The Arms of Eugène Meunier debruised of a pale Azure charged with a key Argent;

Symbolism

The key alludes to her work in the municipal sector.
Differenced Arms for Johanne Meunier, child of Eugène Meunier

Differenced Arms for Johanne Meunier, child of Eugène Meunier

Blazon

The Arms of Eugène Meunier debruised of a pale Azure charged with a bound scroll Argent;

Symbolism

The scroll indicates her profession in the area of project management with the Government of Canada.
Differenced Arms for Yves Meunier, child of Eugène Meunier

Differenced Arms for Yves Meunier, child of Eugène Meunier

Blazon

The Arms of Eugène Meunier debruised of a pale Azure charged with a cleaver Argent;

Symbolism

The cleaver indicates his work as manager of a butcher’s shop.
Differenced Arms for Mario Meunier, child of Eugène Meunier

Differenced Arms for Mario Meunier, child of Eugène Meunier

Blazon

The Arms of Eugène Meunier debruised of a pale Azure charged with three asterisks Argent during his father’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death;

Symbolism

The asterisks, a temporary mark of difference during his father’s lifetime, symbolize his work in the field of printing.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 17, 2018 in Volume 152, page 3860 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Eugène Meunier

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Samy Khalid, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

David Farrar

Calligrapher

Yolande Lessard

Recipient Type

Individual