Arthur L. Irving, Former President of Irving Oil, Celebrated with Memorial Service

Arthur L. Irving, the second-born son of New Brunswick industrialist K.C. Irving and former president of Irving Oil, was celebrated with a memorial service at his Saint John, N.B. home on Saturday. Irving passed away at the age of 93 on Monday after a life dedicated to expanding the oil business founded by his father. Forbes Magazine ranked Irving among the top 10 richest Canadians in 2023, with an estimated net worth of $6.3 billion, including Canada’s largest oil refinery. Irving’s obituary, published by a Saint John funeral home, indicated that the memorial service was held at his residence, with attendees encouraged to make donations to the Mass General Cancer Center in his memory.

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