Robert Irving: key obituary facts
Is Robert Irving dead? Yes. Robert Irving died on May 19, 2026, at age 71.
Cause of death: Robert Irving's cause of death was reported as Cancer.
What was Robert Irving known for?
He was known as Canadian industrialist (1954–2026).
More about Robert Irving
Born: 3 December 1954.
Place of birth: Saint John.
Place of death: Moncton.
Gender: male.
Occupation: businessperson.
Nationality: Canada.
Education: Acadia University.
Awards: Order of New Brunswick.
Father: James K. Irving.
Mother: Jean E. Irving.
Robert Irving, the Canadian industrialist and co-CEO of J.D.
Irving, died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 71 after cancer. Based in Moncton, New Brunswick, he was responsible for several businesses within the Irving Group of Companies with operations across North America.
He also served as president of Irving Tissue, Cavendish Farms and the Moncton Wildcats, and was co-chief executive officer of Midland Transport and president of Midland Courier.
Robert Irving, 71, Canadian industrial, co-CEO of J.D. Irving, and sport administrator, president of the Moncton Wildcats, cancer.