Robert K. Irving

The family of Robert Kenneth Irving mourns his passing on May 19, 2026, in Moncton, New Brunswick, after a brave fight against cancer. Born on December 3, 1954, in Saint John, New Brunswick, he was the second-oldest son of James Kenneth Irving and Jean Elizabeth Saunders Irving, and a grandson of K.C. Irving. Robert was a devoted brother to James (Jim), Mary-Jean, and Judith. He shared nearly 40 years of marriage with his wife, Jill (née Gougeon), and together they raised four children: Megan (Jordan), Meredith (Lance), Olivia (Christopher), and Robert James (R.J.) (Samantha). His pride in his children grew as he became a grandfather to Warren, Sutton, Collins, and Fraser. Robert was a dedicated Co-CEO of J.D. Irving, Limited, where he began the Moncton operations in 1977, embodying the values of integrity and determination instilled by his parents. An innovative entrepreneur, he successfully expanded businesses across various sectors, always believing in doing things right the first time.