Irving family (New Brunswick)
Canadian family
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The Irving family is a wealthy Maritime family located mostly in New Brunswick, Canada.[1]
Description
The Irving family is the wealthiest in New Brunswick[2] and one of the richest families in Canada.[1] The family was headed by Scottish born James Dergavel Irving (1860–1933), known by J.D., who founded the lumber business J. D. Irving.[3] J.D. had one son K. C. Irving (1899–1992), who in turn had three sons:
- James K. Irving, known as J.K., (1928–2024)[4]
- Arthur Irving, known as Art, (1930–2024)[5]
- John E. Irving known as Jack (1932–2010)
Wealth
J.K. Irving's fortune was estimated by Forbes as between $4.1 billion and $8.3 billion between 2012 and 2022. Arthur's wealth was estimated to be between $1.9 billion to $5.5 billion.[1] The tax affairs of the family were reported on by German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists after making their way into the public domain via the release of the Paradise Papers.[1]
Businesses
KC Irving started the family business empire by opening a gas station in Bouctouche. Since then the range of businesses owned has grown to over 250 located throughout Canada and the United States. In 2017, the various petrochemical, logistics, retail, and media companies were estimated to be worth $10 billion.[6]
James K. Irving-led lumber and paper business Irving Pulp and Paper are the largest private sector employer in New Brunswick.[1][2] Irving Oil, led by Arthur Irving is the largest oil refinery in Canada.[1]
List of members
Italics denotes the person is married to the person above, and is thus not a member of the family by birth.
- K. C. Irving (1899–1992), billionaire oil businessman, his business was split up upon his death.[9] Estimated 20 billion modern dollars.[6]
- Harriet Lila MacNarin Irving (1899–1976), namesake of the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, co-founder of the K. C. Irving Environmental Sciences Centre, founder of the Harriet Irving Library, first wife K. C.[10][11][12]
- Winnifred Johnston Irving (1917–2018), philanthropist, most often known simply as Mrs. Irving, second wife of K. C.[13]
- John E. Irving (1932–2010), owner of construction, engineering, and concrete and steel fabrication companies. 5.8 billion dollar net worth.[14]
- Colonel John K. F. Irving (born c. 1960), graduated from Harvard, president of Acadia Broadcasting, he took over most of his father's responsibilities after his death.[15][16][17][18]
- 3 children of Colonel John and Elizabeth.[19]
- Colin D. Irving (1963–2019), he did not follow the family's business interests and worked as a charitable volunteer and filmmaker.[20][21]
- Anne Irving Oxley (born c. 1964), graduate of Harvard, campaign chair of the Harvard Graduate School of Design.[22][18]
- John Oxley, retired real estate development executive, husband of Anne.[23]
- Arthur Irving (1930–2024), owner of Irving Oil and its refineries. 4.2 billion dollar net worth.[24]
- Sandra Ring Irving, philanthropist, Arthur's current wife.[25]
- Tasha Irving, wife of Kenneth[26]
- James K. Irving (1928–2024), owner of Brunswick News and J. D. Irving, Limited. 6.9 billion dollar net worth.[27]
- Jean E. Irving, ONB (1926–2019), Philanthropist and art collector. Net worth of 900 million at her death. Wife of James.[28]
- James K. Irving Jr. (born c. 1960), co-CEO of J.D. Irving Ltd along with his brother Robert.[29]
- Robert Irving (1954–2026), co-CEO of J. D. Irving. He was also president of the Moncton Wildcats.[30][31]
- Judith "Judy" Irving, former owner of Hawk Communications.[7]
- Paul Zed (born 1956), a member of Parliament, former husband of Judith.[32]
- Andrew Zed, legal counsel of Canadian Tire.[32]
- Lisa Dunlop, Deloitte executive, Andrew's wife. (Daughter of Robert H. Dunlop III, chief executive and owner of the Madison Racquet & Swim Club and Maxine Martens-Dunlop, co-owner of Martens & Heads)[32]
- Four other children of Judith and Paul.[33]
- Mary Jean Irving (born c. 1960), she is the richest person in Prince Edward Island with a net worth upwards of 250 million.[34]
- Colonel John K. F. Irving (born c. 1960), graduated from Harvard, president of Acadia Broadcasting, he took over most of his father's responsibilities after his death.[15][16][17][18]
- John E. Irving (1932–2010), owner of construction, engineering, and concrete and steel fabrication companies. 5.8 billion dollar net worth.[14]
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