Paid Notice: Deaths IRWIN II, JOHN NICHOL Paid Death Notice

• Published in: The New York times
• Format: Newspaper Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York, N.Y New York Times Company 01.03.2000
• Edition: Late Edition (East Coast)
• Subjects: Irwin II, John Nichol
• ISSN: 0362-4331

IRWIN II-John Nichol of New Canaan, CT. Died Monday, February 28, age 86. Attorney with Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler and former diplomat serving the Truman, Eisenhower, Johnson and Nixon Administrations. Mr. Irwin was Deputy Secretary of State from 1970-73 and Ambassador to France 1973-74. Born in Keokuk, IA, graduated Lawrenceville School, Princeton University, Oxford University and Fordham University. Mr. Irwin was married to Jane Watson until her death in 1970. On September 30, 1976 he married Jane G. Reimers. He is survived by his wife Jane, his children: Jane W.I. Droppa and John N. Irwin III, his stepsons: Watkins W. Reynolds III, Thomas B. Reynolds, and Carl D. Reimers III and 12 grandchildren. Throughout his life, Mr. Irwin was described as a modest, honest and caring man, and a wonderful listener. There will be a memorial service on Friday, March 10 at 2PM at the Brick Presbyterian Church, Park Ave and 91 Street in NYC. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to The Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx Zoo, Bronx NY 10460, or the Presbyterian Church of New Canaan, 178 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT. 06840.