Adela Crooke

1863–1918 (age 55)

Biography

Adela Crooke captured beauty through the lens of her camera, preserving scenes and faces that might otherwise have faded. Even as the world around her became defined by conflict, she pursued the delicate work of a photographer, honoring humanity with her art.

Her life came to a close near Saint Germain-en-Laye, and she rests in Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery, where those who appreciate her craft pause to remember the images she left behind.

Also buried at Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery

Michel Péricard
1929–1999 (age 70)
Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery
Péricard served with dedication, centering community care in his political leadership.
Charles Vapereau
1847–1925 (age 78)
Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery
Charles Vapereau was a photographer whose images preserved the spirit of his era.
Edward Darley Boit
1840–1915 (age 75)
Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery
Edward Darley Boit was a painter who elegantly bridged American and French artistic circles.
Victor-Joseph Étienne de Jouy
1764–1846 (age 82)
Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery
Victor-Joseph Étienne de Jouy was a French writer and dramatist whose satirical works and comedies significantly influe...
Dorothy Gibson
1889–1946 (age 57)
Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery
Dorothy Gibson was an early film star and screenwriter whose life was shaped by resilience and creative expression.
Helen Smythe Jaffray
1850–1932 (age 82)
Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery
Helen Smythe Jaffray was a 19th and early 20th century resident of Saint-Germain-en-Laye.