Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Baghai, Ali A. September 10, 2016
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Lakewood News, Nov. 12, 2016

WELLESLEY, MA- Ali A. Baghai, age 95, of Wellesley, MA, beloved husband for 68 
years of Betty (Lehman) passed away peacefully on Sept. 11, 2016. A kind and 
gentle soul, he always put family first.

Born in Iran, he studied in Paris and Berlin. Upon receiving his BS in 
engineering at Tehran University, he enrolled at the University of Michigan 
where he received two master's degrees and married Betty, a fellow graduate 
student in 1948. They moved to Pittsburg, PA where he joined Gulf Oil Research 
and became an early pioneer in the application of computers to solve complex 
engineering problems. In 1963, he joined Stone & Webster Engineering Corp. in 
Boston. Licensed as a Professional Structural Engineer. Ali became well known in 
developing computer models for Seismic and pipe stress analysis in power plant 
design. Following his retirement, he became active in the community. He loved 
libraries and could often be found there reading and assisting others. Each 
spring he volunteered to help seniors file tax returns, work he continued into 
his late eighties. As a passionate walker, he was well known for leading groups 
with Betty or being seen strolling the sidewalks and paths of Wellesley.

Ali is survived by his beloved wife, Betty; son Hassen (Robin), and daughter 
Nina (Keith). Proud grandfather of Holly (Paul), Ali (Kristin), Jeffrey, James 
and step-grandchildren Dylan and Lauren. Proud great-grandfather of Haley, Jack, 
Charlie, Brayden and Cailen, plus many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 
his daughter, Lois.

A memorial service will be held at Koops Funeral Chapel ion Saturday, Nov. 19, 
2016 at 11 a.m. followed by interment at Woodland Memorial Park.

Donations in Ali's memory may be made to the Wellesley Free Library Foundation, 
530 Washington St., Wellesley, MA 02482.

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