Halvor Joseph Canter, 57 of Lexington Park, MD, passed away on December 17, 2010 at Hospice House of St. Mary's.

Born October 11, 1953 in Washington, DC he was the son of the late Halvor J. and Judith Miller Canter.

Mr. Canter owned and operated his own cleaning business. Hal was an avid softball player.

Mr. Canter is survived by his children; Aaron H. Canter of Piney Point, MD and Lindsay L. Canter of Lexington Park, MD, brother; Robert Canter of Lexington Park, MD, grandchildren; Lillian M. Canter and Benjamin A. Canter.

Family received friends on Monday, December 20, 2010 in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, with Father Lee Fangmyer officiating.

Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary's, Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.