Live Stream Update:
Please join us as we celebrate Douglas's life on Saturday, July 15th, 2023, from 11:00am (E.T.) to 12:30pm(E.T.).
A live stream link will be available from 10:30am (E.T.) We will be streaming the funeral service until 12:30pm (E.T.)

The Celebration of Life, Facebook Livestream link, is: https://fb.me/e/MoYbmrzh

There will be an interlude between 12:30 - 1:00pm as the attendees make their way to the cemetery.

The interment will follow from 1:00pm(E.T.) to 2:00pm(E.T.).

Please log onto the link under the " Interment " event to live stream the burial ceremony.

The Interment Facebook Livestream link is: https://fb.me/e/31a7axxi3

You may also access the live streams for both ceremonies via the Douglas Memorial Page: https://everloved.com/life-of…

Family and friends are welcome to attend his Celebration of Life at the Dewhirst Boles Funeral Home at 80 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844, on Friday, July 14th, 2023, from 4:00pm (ET) to 7:00pm (ET).

The funeral service will be held at the Dewhirst Boles Funeral Home at 80 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844 on Saturday, July 15th, 2023, from 11:00am(ET) to 12:30pm(ET)

The interment will follow at the Bellevue Cemetery at 70 May Street, Lawrence, MA 01841, from 1:00pm(ET) to 2:00pm(ET).

If interested in sending flowers for the ceremony, please contact Flowers By Elena at (978) 683-4482 and place an order by the end of the day today, Wednesday, July 12th, 2023.

The family would appreciate contributions to help pay for funeral expenses. Please donate what you can to help during their difficult time.

Donation Options:

1) Douglas Memorial Page
To donate, click "Learn More and Give." to the right of the Home screen under "In lieu of flowers." Click "Contribute" for the payment processing page. You may also access the "Give" tab right on the home page at the top tab.

2) Cash App
Please send contributions to Sylvia Kimani at $kimanis01

3) Venmo
Please send contributions to Catherine Kimani at @Catherine-Kimani.

4) Mpesa
Please send contributions to Priscilla Magiri Njoroge. The Mpesa number is: 0722309917

5) Check
Please send contributions to the attention of Catherine Kimani at 24 Crescent Street, Lawrence, US, MA 01841.

The family wishes to thank you all for your time, your prayers, and consideration.

It is with great sadness that the family of Douglas Mwangi Mbatia announces the passing of our beloved husband, father, son and brother. He died peacefully on Thursday, July 6th, 2023.
It is with great sadness that the family of Douglas Mwangi Mbatia announces the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, and brother. He died peacefully on Thursday, July 6th, 2023.
Information regarding funeral services will be shared at a later date.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 8th, 2023, and Sunday, July 9th, 2023, between 3:00pm(ET) - 7:00pm ET) at the Kimani family home at 24 Crescent Street, Lawrence, MA 01841.
The family will share fundraising and funeral service updates during the visitation hours from 4:30pm(ET) - 5:00pm(ET) on Saturday and Sunday.
For those unable to physically attend, a Zoom link is available to log onto: https://merrimack.zoom.us/j/9…
The link will be active for both days.
A memorial website has been created to connect, offer updates, collect donations, and share memories as we grieve and heal together (https://everloved.com/life-of…)
To donate, please click the "Memorial Gifts" tab at the Douglas Memorial Page, or send a check to the attention of Catherine Kimani at 24 Crescent Street, Lawrence, US, MA 01841. You may also Venmo Catherine Kimani at @Catherine-Kimani
The family wishes to thank you for your time, prayers, and consideration.
"The world has lost a wonderful man, but Heaven has gained him!"