Irving family (New Brunswick)
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, 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]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Poitras, Jacques; Zalac, Frédéric (November 7, 2022). "Irving's offshore split was a race against time — and taxes". CBC. Archived from the original on January 4, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- 1 2 Logan, Cloe (March 1, 2023). "Billionaire Irvings get help from the feds". Canada's National Observer. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ↑ ""J.D. Irving – About Us - History"". www.jdirving.com. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
- ↑ "Bloomberg Billionaires Index - J K Irving". www.bloomberg.com. Archived from the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
- ↑ "About the Donors - The Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society". irving.dartmouth.edu. Archived from the original on September 30, 2017. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- 1 2 "Canada's Richest People: The Irving Family". Canadian Business. December 24, 2015. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- 1 2 "The Irving family tree". The Globe and Mail. November 22, 2007. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ↑ Akkad, Omar El. "The Irving family tree". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on September 23, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ↑ "K.C. Irving | The Canadian Encyclopedia". www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Archived from the original on July 16, 2022. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
- ↑ "Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens | Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia".
- ↑ "Home". K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens. June 27, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ↑ "Harriet Irving Library". lib.unb.ca. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ↑ "Irving Oil announces passing of Winnifred Irving | Irving Oil". www.irvingoil.com. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ Austen, Ian (July 23, 2010). "John E. Irving, Canadian Who Built Empire on Lumber, Dies at 78". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ "Past Hon Colonel John K.F. Irving". Archived from the original on July 16, 2022. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
- ↑ "John K. F. Irving". New Brunswick Business Council (in Canadian French). Archived from the original on July 16, 2022. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
- ↑ "Irving empire suffers two losses". The Globe and Mail. July 21, 2010. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- 1 2 "John E. Irving family donation kick-starts Harvard GSD Campaign". Harvard Graduate School of Design. December 12, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ↑ "Past Hon Colonel John K.F. Irving – THE LOYAL COMPANY ASSOCIATION". Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ↑ "Obituary of Colin Dargarvel Irving | Brenan's Paradise Row Funeral Home". brenansfh.com. Archived from the original on February 11, 2023. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
- ↑ "Colin Irving". IMDb. Archived from the original on February 11, 2023. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
- ↑ "Obituary of Colin Dargarvel Irving | Brenan's Paradise Row Funeral Home". brenansfh.com. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ↑ cpladmin (October 18, 2019). "Commercial Properties is excited to welcome John Oxley to our team". Commercial Properties Limited. Archived from the original on July 9, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ↑ "Arthur Irving". Forbes. Archived from the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
- ↑ "NB Humanitarian - New Brunswick - Canadian Red Cross". Red Cross Canada. Archived from the original on July 9, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ↑ "The Irving family tree". The Globe and Mail. November 22, 2007. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
- ↑ "James Irving". Forbes. Archived from the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
- ↑ "Jean Irving, matriarch of New Brunswick's Irving family, dies at 93 - New Brunswick | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ↑ Akkad, Omar El (November 22, 2007). "The Irving family tree". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on February 11, 2023. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
- ↑ "Irving CEO banned from Russia, says Russian Foreign Ministry". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. May 24, 2022. Archived from the original on September 3, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- ↑ "Order of Moncton - Robert K. Irving | City of Moncton". www.moncton.ca. Archived from the original on September 3, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
- 1 2 3 "Lisa Dunlop, Andrew Zed". The New York Times. June 18, 2017. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ "Paul Zed", Wikipedia, May 2, 2023, retrieved July 11, 2023
- ↑ "Mary-Jean Irving". JA New Brunswick Business Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on June 7, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022.