Robert K. Irving, ‘Heart and Soul’ of J.D. Irving Ltd., Dies After Cancer Battle

Robert K. Irving, ‘Heart and Soul’ of J.D. Irving Ltd., Dies After Cancer Battle
The family of Robert K. Irving, shown in this handout image provided by the Irving Family, Co-CEO of J.D. Irving, Limited, mark his passing today in Moncton, New Brunswick, following a courageous battle with cancer. The Canadian Press/Handout-Irving Family
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Robert K. Irving, a key executive at New Brunswick forestry and shipbuilding giant J.D. Irving Ltd., has died at the age of 71 following a battle with cancer.

Irving’s family said in a statement that he died Tuesday surrounded by his immediate family in Moncton, N.B. He is survived by his wife, four children and four grandchildren.