The Lavoie Family Crest Rocks Glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Nicely suited for the moments that call for a proper toast. Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.
The origin of the name Lavoie
Lavoie is an ancient French and Acadian/French-Canadian topographic surname derived from la voie (meaning "the path," "the way," or "roadside estate"). Originating during the early Middle Ages across Normandy, Brittany, and Anjou, the lineage was carried to New France in 1656 by pioneer René Lavoie, where the family established influential agricultural and civic roots along the St. Lawrence River.
The symbolism of the Lavoie coat of arms
Commanding and martial, the Lavoie coat of arms features a shield partitioned horizontally: the upper red section (chief) is charged with a walking golden lion guardant (lion passant guardant), set above an argent / silver or white field bearing three steel battle-axes with golden shafts (two in chief, one in base). In French heraldry, the red chief and golden lion represent martial courage, heroic leadership, and royal protection. The silver field denotes sincerity and peace, while the three battle-axes symbolise armed readiness, fortress defense, and unyielding fortitude in trial. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a plume of red and silver feathers, representing noble elevation and light. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in French provincial noble registries and catalogued in J.B. Rietstap’s Armorial Général.
Historical figures
René Lavoie (1633–1696): French pioneer, early settler of New France, and ancestor of the North American Lavoie lineage.
Marguerite Lavoie (17th Century): Recorded Acadian pioneer, landholder, and matriarch in early French-Canadian rolls.
Jean-Baptiste Lavoie (18th Century): Merchant governor and civic magistrate recorded in Quebec municipal charters.
Product details
- Classic rocks glass with family crest
- Volume: 10.5 oz. (311 ml)
- Height: 3.4″ (8.64 cm)
- Diameter: 3.2″ (8.13 cm)
- High heat from the dishwasher or microwave may damage the print, so please hand-wash only.
No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order
This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.
About the artist
Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.
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