Deaths in the 1940s

Joseph Malet

1873–1946 (age 73)

Old cemetery of Béziers

French sculptor whose works contributed to the artistic heritage of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Émile Agier

1895–1943 (age 48)

Cimetière ancien d'Asnières-sur-Seine

Émile Agier, a skilled fitter, is remembered at the Cimetière ancien d'Asnières-sur-Seine.

Jankiel Ackermann

1893–1941 (age 48)

Cemetery of La Garenne-Colombes

Laborer whose life and work embodied the contributions of the working class in twentieth-century France.

Paul Ackermann

1921–1941 (age 20)

Cemetery of La Garenne-Colombes

Paul Ackermann, a dedicated mechanic, is laid to rest at the Cemetery of La Garenne-Colombes.

Robert Poing

1923–1942 (age 19)

Cimetière ancien d'Asnières-sur-Seine

French mail carrier whose life ended during World War II at the age of 19.

Constant Chevillon

1880–1944 (age 64)

Cimetière de Francheville

Banker Constant Chevillon is remembered for steadying local finance and offering measured leadership in turbulent times.

Lucien Romier

1885–1944 (age 59)

Cimetière de Moiré

French politician whose career was dedicated to public service and the governance of the Republic.

Pierre Aguétant

1890–1940 (age 50)

cimetière de Jullié

Writer Pierre Aguétant is remembered for his thoughtful prose that explored the human experience with warmth and clarit...

Tancrède de Visan

1878–1945 (age 67)

cimetière de Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon

Tancrède de Visan was a French poet whose modernist works enriched early twentieth-century literature.

Émile Beaussier

1874–1943 (age 69)

cimetière de Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon

Painter Émile Beaussier is remembered for conveying serene landscapes through a luminous and compassionate palette.

François Garbit

1910–1941 (age 31)

cimetière de Mornant

François Garbit was a French military officer whose service spanned the interwar period and early World War II.

Renée Courbier

1924–1944 (age 20)

Cemetery of Oullins

Renée Courbier is remembered for her courageous spirit and the gentle strength she shared with her community in trying ...

Arthur Kleinclausz

1869–1947 (age 78)

cimetière de Régnié-Durette

Arthur Kleinclausz was a French historian whose scholarly work advanced historical understanding during the late ninetee...

Jean Bernex

1893–1947 (age 54)

cimetière d'Évian-les-Bains

Physician Jean Bernex is remembered for providing compassionate, steady care to patients throughout his career.

Joseph Blanc

1863–1941 (age 78)

cimetière de Saint-Jorioz

Joseph Blanc was a French politician whose career reflected the civic engagement of the Third Republic.

Louis-Hippolyte Boileau

1878–1948 (age 70)

cemetery of Bagneux

Architect Louis-Hippolyte Boileau is remembered for designing buildings that blended elegance with enduring function.

Théodore Tissier

1866–1944 (age 78)

cemetery of Bagneux

Théodore Tissier was a French politician whose career encompassed the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Wilfred Monod

1867–1943 (age 76)

Cemetery of Châtillon

Theologian Wilfred Monod is remembered for offering compassionate spiritual counsel and insightful reflections on hope a...

Ferdinand-Célestin Contat

1902–1940 (age 38)

cimetière de La Balme-de-Thuy

Ferdinand-Célestin Contat was a French farmworker whose labor contributed to rural French society during the early twen...

Bernard Bressand

1926–1944 (age 18)

cimetière d'Abergement-la-Ronce

French resistance fighter Bernard Bressand is remembered for his bravery and devotion to liberty during wartime.

Louis-Eugène Bagot

1862–1941 (age 79)

Cemetery of Saint-Pol-de-Léon

Louis-Eugène Bagot was a French physician whose medical practice spanned the late nineteenth and early twentieth centur...

Albert Recoura

1862–1945 (age 83)

Saint-Ferjus cemetery.

Physicist Albert Recoura is remembered for his thoughtful research and dedication to advancing scientific understanding.

George Gurdjieff

1866–1949 (age 83)

Avon Cemetery

George Gurdjieff was a Russian-born screenwriter and spiritual teacher whose philosophical innovations profoundly shaped...

Francis Gruber

1912–1948 (age 36)

cemetery of Thomery

Artist Francis Gruber is remembered for expressing emotional depth through poignant, introspective works of art.

Paul Tavernier

1852–1943 (age 91)

cemetery of Fontainebleau

Paul Tavernier was a French painter whose artistic work enriched nineteenth and twentieth-century French visual culture.

Michel Froissart

1891–1946 (age 55)

cemetery of Fontainebleau

Michel Froissart devoted his life to nurturing the minds of Fontainebleau's youth.

Paul Chrétien

1862–1948 (age 86)

cemetery of Fontainebleau

Paul Chrétien was a French military personnel whose service spanned the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Madeleine Peignot

1899–1944 (age 45)

cemetery of Fontainebleau

Madeleine Peignot is remembered for her steadfast presence in a troubled time.

Henri Boitiat

1866–1944 (age 78)

cemetery of Fontainebleau

French painter Henri Boitiat (1866–1944) was known for his impressionist works and contributions to French artistic tr...

Paul Feyel

1870–1942 (age 72)

Cemetery of Samois-sur-Seine

Paul Feyel's scholarship kept the stories of the Seine valley alive.

Henri Bergson

1859–1941 (age 82)

Cemetery of Garches

French philosopher and writer Henri Bergson (1859–1941) revolutionized modern thought with his theories on intuition a...

Nikolai Berdyaev

1874–1948 (age 74)

Clamart Communal Cemetery

Nikolai Berdyaev's theological writings continue to inspire seekers of freedom.

Magdeleine Hue

1882–1944 (age 62)

Bois-Guillaume

French painter Magdeleine Hue (1882–1944) was an active contributor to early 20th century French artistic movements.

Amedeo Usseglio

1911–1944 (age 33)

Cemetery of Le Plessis-Robinson

Amedeo Usseglio took pride in shaping the solid foundations of his community.

Anne de Gaulle

1928–1948 (age 20)

grave of Charles de Gaulle

Anne de Gaulle (1928–1948) was the daughter of General Charles de Gaulle and remains a cherished memory in French hist...

Jeanne Delvair

1877–1949 (age 72)

cimetière Henri-Bouilhet

Jeanne Delvair graced the stage with a luminous presence.

Ernest Vilgrain

1880–1942 (age 62)

cemetery of Bourron-Marlotte

French businessman Ernest Vilgrain (1880–1942) was an influential figure in early 20th century French commerce and ind...

Émile Lemonnier

1893–1945 (age 52)

cimetière de la Trinité de Château-Gontier

Émile Lemonnier served with honor and remains a guardian of peace.

Marcel Ferry

1895–1942 (age 47)

Cemetery of Irancy

French resistance fighter Marcel Ferry (1895–1942) courageously fought for liberation during Nazi occupation in World ...

Franz Hessel

1880–1941 (age 61)

former cemetery of Sanary-sur-Mer

Franz Hessel's words continue to invite readers into gentle curiosity.

Edgar Chahine

1874–1947 (age 73)

Sépulture des intellectuels arméniens

Armenian illustrator Edgar Chahine (1874–1947) was a respected figure in Armenian artistic and intellectual circles.

Levon Pashalian

1868–1943 (age 75)

Sépulture des intellectuels arméniens

Levon Pashalian's translations forged loving bridges between languages.

Vahram Tatul

1887–1943 (age 56)

Sépulture des intellectuels arméniens

Armenian teacher Vahram Tatul (1887–1943) was a dedicated educator who contributed significantly to Armenian intellect...

Vahram Torgomyan

1858–1942 (age 84)

Sépulture des intellectuels arméniens

Vahram Torgomyan devoted his skill to healing others in trying years.

Marie-Louise Néron

1866–1942 (age 76)

Cemetery of Vineuil-Saint-Firmin

French writer Marie-Louise Néron (1866–1942) made significant contributions to French literature and intellectual cul...

Marie Adelaide Belloc Lowndes

1868–1947 (age 79)

cimetière de La Celle-Saint-Cloud

Marie Adelaide Belloc Lowndes brought psychological suspense to literature and film.

Georges Tréville

1864–1944 (age 80)

Cemetery of Wy-dit-Joli-Village

French actor Georges Tréville (1864–1944) was a talented performer who contributed to the theatrical traditions of hi...

Albert Marquet

1875–1947 (age 72)

Cemetery of La Frette-sur-Seine

Albert Marquet's luminous landscapes invite reflection on light and quiet waterways.

Armand Carayon

1943–1943 (age 0)

cimetière Saint-Baudile

Armand Carayon (1943) is commemorated at cimetière Saint-Baudile.

Élodie Carayon

d. 1947

cimetière Saint-Baudile

Élodie Carayon is remembered with quiet gratitude at Saint-Baudile.