Walter R. V. Skanes (April 3, 1896 – November 3, 1961)[1] was a fisherman, oil worker, civil servant and political figure in Newfoundland.
He represented St. Barbe in the Dominion of Newfoundland legislature from 1928 to 1932 as a Liberal.
[2] He was born in Trout River, the son of Francis Skanes and Diana Payne[2] and was educated at Bonne Bay.
In 1920, he became a travelling mail clerk.
[3] After retiring from politics in 1932, he was employed in the civil service and private companies.