Doctor Abbas Afshar, beloved father, grandfather and friend, died in Rocky Hill on Tuesday, January 12 at the age of 95, surrounded by his family. Dr. Afshar was born in the Middle East and held a medical degree in Radiology from Paris, France. He served as a General in the medical core of the Shah's army, and was the head of the department of radiology there, while conducting his private practice. In later years, Dr. Afshar served as the head of a hospital in the Middle East before becoming an American citizen and moving to the United States permanently. He is survived by three adult children who will always miss him: Ario Afshar and wife Moukda, Tessa Afshar and husband John, and Emi Trowbridge and husband David, as well as four grandchildren, Jessica Trowbridge, Ariana Afshar, Laurence Trowbridge, and Leila Trowbridge. A memorial service for Dr. Afshar will be held at the First Church of Christ, 250 Main St, Wethersfield, on Saturday, January 23, at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the First Church of Christ, where Dr. Afshar was baptized. Baba, we will always carry you in our hearts. Rest in the peace of our God. To share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com.