Deaths in the 1940s

Henri Berger

1889–1946 (age 57)

Saint-Martin cemetery

Henri Berger (1889–1946) was a physician remembered in Saint-Martin cemetery.

Jeanne Renaud

1912–1944 (age 32)

cemetery of Dagneux

Jeanne Renaud is cherished for her compassionate care of the Dagneux community and rests in the local cemetery.

Michel Wurmser

1921–1944 (age 23)

cemetery of Dagneux

Michel Wurmser (1921–1944) was laid to rest in the cemetery of Dagneux.

Charles Polla

1898–1944 (age 46)

cemetery of Dagneux

Charles Polla is remembered for his dedication to leatherworking and now rests in the cemetery of Dagneux.

Claudius André

1891–1945 (age 54)

cemetery of Beynost

Claudius André (1891–1945) was a politician honored in the cemetery of Beynost.

Joseph Charreton

1927–1945 (age 18)

cemetery of Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost

Joseph Charreton is celebrated for the kindness he shared with his community and rests in the cemetery of Saint-Maurice-...

Louis Giroud

1945–1945 (age 0)

cemetery of Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost

Louis Giroud (born 1945) is remembered in the cemetery of Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost.

Marius Curvat

1902–1944 (age 42)

cemetery of Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost

Marius Curvat is remembered for his steadfast friendship and rests in the cemetery of Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost.

Georges Gasquet

1892–1941 (age 49)

cemetery of Rillieux

Georges Gasquet (1892–1941) was a politician remembered in the cemetery of Rillieux.

François Laurent

1887–1944 (age 57)

cemetery of Tramoyes

François Laurent is honored for caring for the roads of Tramoyes and now rests in its cemetery.

Jean-Louis Chorel

1875–1946 (age 71)

Ancien cimetière de Villeurbanne

Jean-Louis Chorel (1875–1946) was a painter honored in the Ancien cimetière de Villeurbanne.

Gérard Maire

1922–1944 (age 22)

Ancien cimetière de Villeurbanne

Gérard Maire is revered for his sacrifice as a French resistance fighter and is laid to rest in the Ancien cimetière d...

Tita Coïs

1888–1944 (age 56)

Ancien cimetière de Villeurbanne

Tita Coïs (1888–1944) was a gunsmith remembered in the Ancien cimetière de Villeurbanne.

Francis Chirat

1916–1944 (age 28)

Ancien cimetière de Villeurbanne

Francis Chirat is remembered for his bravery in the French resistance and rests in the Ancien cimetière de Villeurbanne...

Jacob Halaunbrenner

1902–1943 (age 41)

Jewish cemetery, Lyon

Jacob Halaunbrenner (1902–1943) is remembered in the Jewish cemetery of Lyon.

Alain Grout de Beaufort

1918–1944 (age 26)

cimetière de Saint-Yves

Alfred Gauthier

1941–1941 (age 0)

cimetière du sud, Nancy

Alfred Gauthier (born 1941) is remembered in the cimetière du sud, Nancy.

André Savignon

1878–1947 (age 69)

cimetière marin du Rosais

Victor Prouvé

1858–1943 (age 85)

cimetière du sud, Nancy

Victor Prouvé was a French painter and Art Nouveau artist known for his innovative decorative works.

Gustave Lhopiteau

1860–1941 (age 81)

Saint Chéron Cemetery

Jean Falp

1868–1943 (age 75)

Cimetière de l'ouest

Jean Falp was a French architect active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Raoul Brandon

1878–1941 (age 63)

Saint Chéron Cemetery

René Martineau

1866–1948 (age 82)

cimetière marin du Rosais

René Martineau was a French writer active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Georges Dantu

1867–1948 (age 81)

Cimetière de l'ouest

Marcelle Dorr

1903–1943 (age 40)

cimetière du sud, Nancy

Marcelle Dorr was a French resistance fighter who died in 1943 fighting against Nazi occupation.

Roger Gilbert-Lecomte

1907–1943 (age 36)

Cimetière de l'Est

Jean Goulden

1878–1946 (age 68)

Cimetière de l'Est

Jean Goulden was a French painter active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Camille Claudel

1864–1943 (age 79)

Cimetière de Montfavet

Jeanne Lanvin

1867–1946 (age 79)

Cimetière du Vésinet

Jeanne Lanvin was a pioneering French fashion designer and businesswoman who founded the prestigious House of Lanvin.

Victor Ardisson

1872–1944 (age 72)

Cimetière de Montfavet

Fred Scamaroni

1914–1943 (age 29)

Sanguinaires cemetery

Fred Scamaroni was a French official who served during World War II.

Marcel Maupi

1881–1949 (age 68)

Cimetière Pasteur de Bagnolet

René Alexandre

1885–1946 (age 61)

Saint-Cloud cemetery

René Alexandre was a French actor active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Étienne Fournol

1871–1940 (age 69)

Saint-Cloud cemetery

Edmée Chandon

1885–1944 (age 59)

Saint-Cloud cemetery

Edmée Chandon was a French astronomer who made significant contributions to astronomical science.

Émile Parmentier

1860–1940 (age 80)

Saint-Cloud cemetery

Émile Parmentier was a devoted physician whose steady care supported the Saint-Cloud community for many years.

Peri Topchubashova

1873–1947 (age 74)

Saint-Cloud cemetery

Peri Topchubashova was a notable figure active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Maurice Miniot

1884–1945 (age 61)

Cimetière Pasteur de Bagnolet

Maurice Miniot was a painter who preserved life's quiet moments through his compassionate brushwork.

Fraser Barron

1921–1944 (age 23)

West Cemetery

Fraser Barron was a British aircraft pilot who died in service during World War II.

Władysław Ważny

1908–1944 (age 36)

Cimetière de l'église Saint-Nicolas de Montigny-en-Ostrevent

Władysław Ważny was a school teacher whose dedication inspired the students in his care during difficult times.

Amédée Dovillers

1876–1946 (age 70)

Cimetière de l'église Saint-Nicolas de Montigny-en-Ostrevent

Amédée Dovillers was a French politician who served his community throughout a long and distinguished career.

Agnès de La Barre de Nanteuil

1922–1944 (age 22)

cimetière de Boismoreau

Agnès de La Barre de Nanteuil demonstrated courageous commitment as a young member of the French Resistance.

Albert Chambonnet

1903–1944 (age 41)

cemetery of Val-d'Enfer

Albert Chambonnet was a French engineer whose career was ended by the events of 1944.

Lucie Delarue-Mardrus

1874–1945 (age 71)

Cimetière Sainte-Catherine de Honfleur

Lucie Delarue-Mardrus was a poet whose words drew readers into tender reflections on life and love.

L'inconnu paraissant 25 ans

d. 1944

cemetery of Val-d'Enfer

An unidentified individual, appearing to be about 25 years old, was buried in 1944.

Louis Krzyzkowski

1898–1944 (age 46)

cemetery of Val-d'Enfer

Louis Krzyzkowski is remembered with respect among those laid to rest at Val-d'Enfer cemetery.

Charles Blétel

1920–1944 (age 24)

cemetery of Val-d'Enfer

Charles Blétel was a French military personnel who died in 1944.

Édouard Bourret

1913–1943 (age 30)

cemetery of Val-d'Enfer

Édouard Bourret was a French resistance fighter who bravely defended his country during the war.

Lucien Bonnet

1910–1944 (age 34)

cemetery of Val-d'Enfer

Lucien Bonnet was a French Resistance fighter who died in 1944 during the struggle against occupation.

Maurice Chevalier

2000–1944

cemetery of Val-d'Enfer

Maurice Chevalier is remembered for his courage as a French resistance fighter.