Robert Irving, owner of the Moncton Wildcats, speaks during a community celebration on June 2, 2025. Image: Brad Perry

J.D. Irving co-CEO recovering from cancer surgery

Brad Perry September 18, 2025 11:09 am Last Updated on February 26, 2026 2:53 pm

The co-CEO of J.D. Irving, Limited is recovering after undergoing surgery for cancer.

Robert Irving had surgery on July 29 and is currently receiving a period of treatment.

A company statement said his brother, co-CEO Jim Irving, is leading operations during this time.

“No further information will be provided,” said the statement from vice-president Marc Doucette.

Irving is also president of Cavendish Farms, which is part of the J.D. Irving Group of Companies.

In addition, he serves as president of the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.

Brad Perry

Brad Perry is an award-winning news anchor and reporter and a 2013 graduate of the NBCC journalism program. Based in New Brunswick, he is also the assistant national news director for Acadia Broadcasting. Contact Brad at perry.brad@radioabl.ca.

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