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.

Douglas was the cherished husband of Catherine "Kiki" Kimani, adored father of Cole, and the beloved son, of Major (Rtd.) Simon Mbatia Kamau and the late Mrs. Helen Waithera Mbatia, dear brother to Caroline Musyoka, Charles Mbatia, Patricia Mbatia-Macharia, son-in-law to Mrs. Selena Kimani, brother-in-law to Dr. Simon Musyoka Mwangi, Priscilla Magiri, Francis Macharia, Dauphine Thigpen, Petsie Kimani, and Sylvia Kimani. Nephew to Rtd. RSM Esther Mwangi, among others. Cousin to Mary Mwangi, among others. Uncle and Friend too many.

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.

A memorial website has been created to connect, offer updates, collect donations, and share memories as we grieve and heal together.

The link to the Douglas Memorial Page is: https://everloved.com/life-of…

To donate:

Please click "Learn More and Give." on the Douglas Memorial Page. Send a check to the attention of Catherine Kimani at 24 Crescent Street, Lawrence, US, MA 01841, OR Cash App to Sylvia Kimani at $kimanis01, OR Venmo to Catherine Kimani at @Catherine-Kimani.

For friends and family in Kenya: Send your donations (Mpesa) to Priscilla Magiri, wife of Charles Mbatia + 254 722 309 917

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

"The world has lost a wonderful man, but Heaven has gained him!"

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