Jean E. Irving ONB (20 April 1926–29 October 2019) was a Canadian heiress and philanthropist. She was married to James K. Irving, a member of the prominent Irving family of New Brunswick, and was well known in the province for her philanthropic work.[1][2] She was awarded the Order of New Brunswick in 2013.[3] She had an estimated net worth of 900 million dollars (1.09 billion in 2022 inflation) and donated most of her wealth by the time she died. She amassed a collection of modern art, which was donated to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery upon her death.[citation needed].
Jean E. Irving
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| Honorary Patroness of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery | |
| In office 2011? – 2019 (her death) | |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | None |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jean Elizabeth Saunders 20 April 1926 Detroit, Michigan |
| Died | 29 October 2019 Rothesay, New Brunswick |
| Spouse |
James K. Irving (m. 1951) |
| Education | Registered Nurse |
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Her and her husband had four children, Jim Jr., Robert, Mary Jean and Judith.
