Edward Roberts (Canadian politician)

Edward Roberts
11th Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador
In office
November 1, 2002 – February 4, 2008
MonarchElizabeth II
Governors GeneralAdrienne Clarkson
Michaëlle Jean
PremierRoger Grimes
Danny Williams
Preceded byArthur Maxwell House
Succeeded byJohn Crosbie
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for White Bay North
In office
September 8, 1966 – April 2, 1985
Preceded byWalter C. Carter
Succeeded byChris Decker
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Naskaupi
In office
June 25, 1992 – February 22, 1996
Preceded byJim Kelland
Succeeded byErnie McLean
Personal details
Born(1940-09-01)September 1, 1940
St. John's, Newfoundland
DiedJanuary 14, 2022(2022-01-14) (aged 81)
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
SpouseEve Roberts
ProfessionPolitician

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.