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.
