John E. Irving
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John E. Irving, CM
(January 1, 1932 – July 21, 2010) was the youngest son of the industrialist K. C. Irving
. Jack, as he was called, along with his brothers J.K.
and Arthur
and their three families, shared the ownership and operating responsibility for what is known informally as the Irving Group of Companies.
Following their father's death in 1992, ownership and responsibility for the Irving companies was divided as follows:
All companies within the Irving conglomerate, including Irving Oil
and J.D. Irving Limited, are vertically integrated and buy services and products of other companies, thereby maintaining profits within their operations.
Jack Irving gained a reputation as being the most reflective of the Irving family, and was known for being far less aggressive than his older brothers when it came to business, choosing instead to listen intently and leave the talking to them. Many credit this to a kidnapping
incident in 1982. Though he was found unharmed, the kidnapping left him aware of his own mortality and a shift in his personality was noted.
An avid conservationist of ecological and cultural areas, Jack Irving was a strong supporter of the arts in Atlantic Canada.
On July 21, 2010, Irving died at the age of 78 following a brief illness. His survivors include his wife, Suzanne Cameron; two sons, John K. F. and Colin D. Irving; and a daughter, Anne Cameron I. Oxley.
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
(January 1, 1932 – July 21, 2010) was the youngest son of the industrialist K. C. Irving
K. C. Irving
Kenneth Colin Irving, OC also known as K. C. Irving was one of Canada's foremost entrepreneurs of the 20th century and ranked as one of the world's leading industrialists...
. Jack, as he was called, along with his brothers J.K.
James Irving
James K. Irving, OC, ONB is the eldest son of industrialist K.C. Irving. J.K., as he is normally referred to, along with his brother, Arthur, share the ownership of what is known informally as the Irving Group of Companies...
and Arthur
Arthur Irving
Arthur L. Irving, OC is the second son of industrialist K.C. Irving. Arthur, along with his brother J.K., share the ownership of what is known informally as the Irving Group of Companies...
and their three families, shared the ownership and operating responsibility for what is known informally as the Irving Group of Companies.
Following their father's death in 1992, ownership and responsibility for the Irving companies was divided as follows:
- J.K. – ownership and responsibility for J.D. Irving, the conglomerate which has interests in forestry, pulp and paper, tissue, newsprint, building supplies, frozen food, transportation, shipping lines, and ship building.
- Arthur – ownership and responsibility for Irving Oil, its retail stores, oil refinery, oil tankers and distribution terminals and facilities.
- Jack – ownership and responsibility for construction, engineering, and steel fabrication companies.
All companies within the Irving conglomerate, including Irving Oil
Irving Oil
Irving Oil is a gasoline, oil, and natural gas producing and exporting company. It is also one of the few energy companies in Canada to publicly support the Kyoto Accord. Irving Oil operates one large oil refinery...
and J.D. Irving Limited, are vertically integrated and buy services and products of other companies, thereby maintaining profits within their operations.
Jack Irving gained a reputation as being the most reflective of the Irving family, and was known for being far less aggressive than his older brothers when it came to business, choosing instead to listen intently and leave the talking to them. Many credit this to a kidnapping
Kidnapping
In criminal law, kidnapping is the taking away or transportation of a person against that person's will, usually to hold the person in false imprisonment, a confinement without legal authority...
incident in 1982. Though he was found unharmed, the kidnapping left him aware of his own mortality and a shift in his personality was noted.
An avid conservationist of ecological and cultural areas, Jack Irving was a strong supporter of the arts in Atlantic Canada.
On July 21, 2010, Irving died at the age of 78 following a brief illness. His survivors include his wife, Suzanne Cameron; two sons, John K. F. and Colin D. Irving; and a daughter, Anne Cameron I. Oxley.
See also
- K.C. Irving for an overview and history of the development of the Irving Group of Companies.