obituary

Secretive family dynasty mourns loss of leading member

July 22, 2010

The Irving family, one of Canada’s foremost business families, has been dealt a blow with the death on Wednesday of John E (Jack) Irving, youngest son of revered industrialist KC Irving.

The Irving family, one of Canada's foremost business families, has been dealt a blow with the death on Wednesday of John E (Jack) Irving, youngest son of revered industrialist KC Irving.

The passing of the 78-year-old following a brief illness comes hours after it was confirmed that his nephew Kenneth was taking an indefinite leave of absence from Irving Oil, one of the Irving group of companies, for personal reasons.

US construction magnate dies aged 77

June 17, 2010

Edward A Fish, the founder of family-owned construction conglomerate EA Fish Companies, has died at the age of 77.

Edward A Fish, the founder of family-owned construction conglomerate EA Fish Companies, has died at the age of 77.

The Boston-based business leader and philanthropist served as chairman of EA Fish until his death on Tuesday. Fish was known for his commitment to creating affordable housing alongside the commercial construction projects the business also ran.

Family leader of McGraw-Hill dies at 92

March 24, 2010

Harold McGraw Jr, chairman emeritus and former CEO of global information services and education company McGraw-Hill, died this morning at his home. He was 92.

SYMS founder dies at 83

November 18, 2009

Sy Syms, founder of the family-controlled discount retailer SYMS Corp, died on Tuesday of heart failure.