John Ernest (Jack) Irving

John Ernest (Jack) Irving, C.M., D.Litt., LL.D., was born on January 1, 1932 in Saint John, New Brunswick to Kenneth Colin Irving and Harriet Lila “née MacNarin” Irving.

John E. Irving is a Member of the Order of Canada, a Companion of the Order of The Business Hall of Fame, an inaugural member of the New Brunswick Business Hall of Fame, recipient of an Honourary Doctorate of Letters from the University of New Brunswick, recipient of an Honourary Doctorate in Civil Laws from Acadia University and is an Alumnus Honoris Causa of Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration, Boston, MA. He graduated from Rothesay Collegiate School, Rothesay, NB in 1950 and attended Acadia University, Wolfville, NS from 1950 to 1952.

In 1952 at his father’s request he joined his father’s businesses and he worked all his life, along-side his brother Arthur in Irving Oil. In addition, John E. Irving was a Director of all Irving businesses and was responsible for and managed a number of the companies within the varied Irving enterprises.

He is survived by his wife Suzanne Heather Cameron “née Farrer”, his children John Keillor Farrer Irving, Colin Dargarvel Irving, Anne Cameron I. Oxley and six grandchildren.

He died after a short illness on July 21, 2010. Visitation will be held at Trinity Anglican Church, 115 Charlotte Street, Saint John, NB on Friday July 23, 2010, from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The funeral service will be conducted at Trinity Anglican Church at 11:00 am on Saturday July 24, 2010. A private family interment is to take place at a later time.

Arrangements are under the care of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (506-634-7424). In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation or the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation.

Online donations and condolences may be made at: www.brenansfh.com.

Jack Irving Has Passed Away

The Irving family is mourning the loss of a member today. John Ernest Jack Irving has passed away following a short illness. Born on January.1st. 1932, Irving was the chairman of the board of Ocean Capital Investments which is the parent company of Acadia and Northwoods broadcasting. Irving has been decorated with many recognitions over his life-time and career including a member of the Order of Canada, a member of the New Brunswick Hall of Fame and held an honourary doctorate in civil laws from Acadia University.

Irving worked all his life with Irving Oil first joining the company in 1952. Vistation will be held at Trinity Anglican Church on Charlotte Street, Friday between two in the afternoon and eight in the evening. The funeral will be held the following day, also at the Trinity Anglican Church at eleven o'clock.

Bell Mobility Scam In St. Stephen

Locals beware of a scam making its rounds in our Bordertown. This time you'll recieve a call from a man or women claiming to with Bell Aliant offering you a promotion. The caller will identify himself or herself as a employee of Bell Mobility and even give you an employee number and a return contact number. The caller will offer you a deal on a LG Rumour phone and all you have to do is give your Social Insurance Number or the last 4 digits of a major Credit Card.

Tide News Spoke Public Affairs Manager with Bell Alliant Allison Queen and she tell us that this is not an Aliant campaign. Queen reminds everyone they will never ask anyone for thier persoal over the phone and if you recieve a call that your not sure about call Bell or your local authorities.

Local RCMP would like to remind the public to be extremely cautious if a caller asks you for personal information over the phone, do not give it. If the caller says act now, they’re doing you a favour, refuse immediately, you are not obligated. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.