James Kihara Mwangi

James Kihara Mwangi, 72, of Webster, MA, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Harrington Hospital in Webster, MA. He was the loving and beloved husband of Jemima Nini Kihara.Born on June 6, 1944 in Kenya, he was the son of the late Mwangi Gachanja and the late Jane Gathoni Wanganga.A businessman, James was raised and educated in Kenya, having moved to Webster two years ago. He was a warm and kind man with a gentle spirit who enjoyed walking, farming, traveling, and serving as a tour guide. He most especially loved being with his cherished family and treasured grandchildren.In addition to his wife, James is survived by his beloved children: Jane G. Mwicigi and her husband, Mwicigi Kaniu; and Rose N. Kihara and her husband, Ricardo R. Anderson, all of Webster, MA. He was the adoring grandfather of Waithera Mwicigi, Nini Mwicigi, Sydney Anderson, and Kayleen Anderson, and leaves several nieces and nephews. James was predeceased by one sister and three brothers. Friends and family are cordially invited to attend a Visitation on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA.Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service immediately following visitation on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 12:00 Noon in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA.Children's room is available during the visitation and funeral service.Burial will be in Makuyu, Kenya, at which time James will be laid to rest in the family plot.For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200