Kenneth Colin Irving, OC (1899-03-14)March 14, 1899 – December 13, 1992(1992-12-13) (aged 93) also known as K. C. Irving was one of Canada's foremost entrepreneurs of the 20th century and ranked as one of the world's leading industrialists. Ownership and operation of the Irving group of companies ultimately passed to his three sons, James, Arthur, and Jack, and their respective children. In 1989, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
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