James K. Irving New Brunswick Obituary, Canadian Billionaire businessman has died; The family of Canadian billionaire businessman James K. Irving has announced his death at the age of 96, just over a month after the passing of his younger brother, Arthur.
James Irving, along with his late brothers John and Arthur, were sons of New Brunswick industrialist K.C. Irving and were among Canada’s wealthiest individuals.
As the chairman of the privately owned J.D. Irving, based in Saint John, New Brunswick, James Irving led a conglomerate with diverse interests in manufacturing, infrastructure, shipbuilding, and agriculture. His leadership helped the company grow into one of Canada’s largest privately-owned enterprises.
Forbes Magazine listed James Irving as being worth $5.9 billion this year, while his brother Arthur was said to have been worth $6.3 billion, ranking him as Canada’s 10th richest person.
In a statement, the Irving family shared that James Irving died peacefully on Friday in Saint John. The statement also noted that he is survived by his four children and that funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The passing of James K. Irving marks the end of an era for the Irving family and the vast business empire they built. His contributions to industry and the economy have left a significant impact, and his legacy will be remembered for generations.
