Hanlon, Walter J. "Skipper" - Age 72, Canso, Guys. Co. Passed away suddenly at home on Monday, March 16, 2015. Born in Dartmouth, on September 22, 1942 he was a son of the late Walter and Hattie (Welsh) Hanlon. Walter worked at the Canso Fish Plant until he retired. He was a member of Star of the Sea Parish, Canso. Surviving are his son, John, Canso, who will miss him very much; also sisters, Catherine, Mary-Ann, Thelma (Wally), Nora (Addison), Dorothy all of Canso; Jamie (Donnie), Dover; Joyce, Guysborough; brothers, Tommy (Ruth), Canso; Edward, P.E.I.; Jimmy, Isaac's Harbour; many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. His little Sweetheart nieces, Stacey, Janaya and Alyssa. He will be missed by his canine buddy Spot. He was predeceased by his wife, Stella (DeWolfe); brother, Carl; sister, Helen; brothers-in-law, Ainsley, Lawrence and Clarence. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2015 in Star of the Sea Parish Cemetery, Canso with Father Dan MacDonald officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at: www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Location There will be no visitation Service Information Service Location There will be a graveside service Burial Information Burial Date Saturday, May 16, 2015 Burial Time 2 p.m. Burial Location Star of the Sea parish Cemetery, Canso