Marie-Jeanne Durry

1901–1980 (age 79)

Biography

Marie-Jeanne Durry touched readers with her evocative writing, offering tender portraits of life, love, and resilience. Her works were celebrated for their lyrical clarity and intimate voice.

She believed literature could foster empathy and connection, and she spent her life crafting stories that opened hearts. Her words continue to live on in the minds of readers who value honesty and grace.

Did you know Marie-Jeanne Durry?

Help us tell their story. Share a memory, upload a gravestone photo, or correct any details.

Also buried at Montparnasse Cemetery

Aimée Mortimer
1901–1978 (age 77)
Montparnasse Cemetery
French actress whose performances enriched twentieth-century French theater and cinema.
André Citroën
1878–1935 (age 57)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Engineer André Citroën propelled French industry forward with daring innovation.
Herbert Lottman
1927–2014 (age 87)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Léopold Lacour
1854–1939 (age 85)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Léopold Lacour was a distinguished historian whose scholarly work enriched French historical understanding.
Pierre Bouteiller
1934–2017 (age 83)
Montparnasse Cemetery
French music critic and cultural commentator.
Paul Chavanon
1898–1962 (age 64)
Montparnasse Cemetery