Denise Delphin, 65, of Vineyard Haven passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
She was born in Plymouth, MA to Bernard and Alice Waitt. Denise will be remembered for her quiet strength, gentle sarcastic humor, her love for God and for people, as well as love for her pets: Sydney and Junie, her Australian sheepdogs, and her bevy of doves. Denise was an industrious person, always busy working on her many projects. She also had a habit of taking in strays, animals and people alike, causing many to view her as a sister, a mother, and close friend.
Denise was born in Plymouth to Bernard and Alice Waitt. She was a nurse at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital for the past 10 years, known for her kindness in caring for her patients in the Emergency Department, in Acute Care, and lastly in the Dialysis Department.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Francois’ and her beloved children, Michaela, Micah, and Joshua’ as well as her mother, Alice Waitt; and her siblings, Diane, Bernadette, Bud, Lynne, Debra, Nicole, Naomi, and Harry; and her many nieces, and nephews.
The memorial service for Denise will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 48 State Road in West Tisbury, on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 1 pm.
