Yes, the writer is indeed Mr. Rex Roberts, who is a retired teacher from St. John's and also has a cabin next to his mothers house at Princeton. I know the man quite well.
You should see her singing at the kitchen parties at Goose Cove, just outside of Port Rexton. She and husband are good friends of my parents at Champney's east.
Miss listening to his music at our house and at his. Sing in heaven Gord.
Craig & angela