Edward Roberts (Canadian politician)
Edward Moxon Roberts CM ONL QC (September 1, 1940 – January 14, 2022) was a Canadian lawyer and politician. He first served as a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly (MHA) from 1966 to 1985 representing White Bay North, and again from 1992 to 1996 representing Naskaupi. He went on to serve as the eleventh lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador from 2002 until 2008.
The Honourable Edward Roberts CM ONL QC | |
|---|---|
| 11th Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| In office November 1, 2002 – February 4, 2008 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governors General | Adrienne Clarkson Michaëlle Jean |
| Premier | Roger Grimes Danny Williams |
| Preceded by | Arthur Maxwell House |
| Succeeded by | John Crosbie |
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for White Bay North | |
| In office September 8, 1966 – April 2, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Walter C. Carter |
| Succeeded by | Chris Decker |
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Naskaupi | |
| In office June 25, 1992 – February 22, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Kelland |
| Succeeded by | Ernie McLean |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1, 1940 St. John's, Newfoundland |
| Died | January 14, 2022 (aged 81) St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Spouse | Eve Roberts |
| Profession | Politician |
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