Chester J. Haitsma, 88

Chester passed peacefully Thursday, June 18th 2026 at Tobey Hospital.  Husband of the late Yvonne Desrats, he is survived by his son, Thomas, also of Wareham and the Delaneys of Virginia and Desrats of New York.  He was predeceased by his parents, Alice Delaney and Chester Haitsma Sr. of New Jersey.  He was born in Patterson NJ in 1937 and graduated from Villanova in 1960.  He was a HS biology teacher, primarily at RCDS in Rockland County NY, and a former Franciscan Friar. 

The family would especially like to thank his many friends in Parkwood Beach for all their love and support.  Services will be private, to leave a message of condolence please visit www,warehamvillagefuneralhome.com