Arthur Irving

Arthur Irving OC ONB
Born	Arthur Lee Irving (1930-07-14)July 14, 1930 Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Died	May 13, 2024(2024-05-13) (aged 93) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Education	Acadia University (dropped out)
Alma mater	University of New Brunswick (D.Litt., 2009)
Occupations	Businessman chancellor
Known for	Owning Irving Oil
Spouses	Joan Carlisle Irving ​ ​ (div. 1980)​ Sandra Ring ​ (after 1980)​
Children	5, including Sarah Irving
Parent	K. C. Irving
Relatives	James K. Irving (brother) John E. Irving (brother)

Arthur Lee Irving OC ONB (July 14, 1930 – May 13, 2024) was a Canadian billionaire businessman, the second son of industrialist K. C. Irving of the Irving family. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Irving served as the president of Irving Oil, of which he later became the sole owner through the Arthur Irving Family Trust. By the time of his death, his net worth was estimated between US$6.4 billion and US$9.8 billion.

Additionally, Irving served as the chancellor of Acadia University between 1996 and 2010, where he previously attended before dropping out to pursue the family-owned industry. Irving was also a longtime board member of Ducks Unlimited Canada. Throughout his lifetime, Irving received multiple honours and awards, including the Order of New Brunswick as well as the Order of Canada. He additionally received an honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of New Brunswick.