Laconia-----Annah M. Kavale, 52, died Monday, December 3, 2012 at the Lakes Region General Hospital following a long period of failing health.
Annah was born in Kitui, Kenya, January 28, 1960, daughter of Mwithi and Tamala Maitha Syuma. She lived in Laconia for six years, having moved there with her family from Ohio, Kentucky and Kenya where she lived for three, four and nineteen years respectively. Annah was married to Festus Kavale, also originally from Kenya, for twenty-seven years.
Annah is survived by her husband, Festus Kavale, and their two sons, Jonathan and Joshua, of Laconia; four brothers, Mwendwa Mwithi, Tito Mwithi, Japheth Musembi Mwithi and Josphat Muthami Mwithi; four sisters, Peninah Mutethya, Rose Kasyoka, Christine Kathule and Susan Temea; five brothers-in-law, Nicholas Ndambu, Benjamin Ndulu, Harrison Munuve, Benjamin Mbuvi and Stephen Muthinzi; six sisters-in-law, Rose Syonzau, Josephine Katunge, Eunice Kathini, Eunice Mumbe, Malia and Agnes. In addition, Annah is also survived by many cousins, nephews and nieces, most of whom live in Kenya.
Annah will be remembered for her child-like faith, her humility, her patience, her kindness and her cheerfulness regardless of the challenges. She totally adored and always supported both her immediate family as well as her extended family.
There will be no calling hours but there will be a Christian Memorial Service at the First United Methodist Church, 18 Wesley Way, Gilford, NH 03249 on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 12:00 Noon.
A Graveside Christian Burial Service will also take place later in the family ancestral land in Kitui, Kenya.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rev. Festus Kavale c/o Cass Walker, Human Resource Manager, LRGHealthcare, Human Resource Dept., 80 Highland Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246 towards assisting the family to travel and also transport Annah to Kenya for burial.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.