Deaths in the 1960s

Georges Lévy

1874–1961 (age 87)

Villeurbanne

Georges Lévy was a dedicated physician whose medical practice served his community with professionalism and care.

Auguste Gleize

1897–1968 (age 71)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Auguste Gleize (1897-1968) was a Parisian buried in the Grave of Gleize.

Charlotte Cardot

1888–1960 (age 72)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Charlotte Cardot was a woman whose life reflected the experiences of her era in early 20th-century France.

Claude de Fréminville

1914–1966 (age 52)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Remembered as a journalist who upheld clarity and compassion in every report.

Adolphe Jouve

1876–1964 (age 88)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Adolphe Jouve (1876-1964) was a French individual who lived through both World Wars.

Émile Nassif

1887–1967 (age 80)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Émile Nassif was a Lebanese-born individual who spent his later life in France, living for eight decades spanning the l...

Jean Drouot-L'Hermine

1907–1969 (age 62)

Yvelines

Jean Drouot-L'Hermine was a French politician whose career in public service reflected his commitment to democratic gove...

Jacques Debré

1885–1969 (age 84)

Yvelines

Remembered as an architect whose thoughtful designs honored both form and function.

Paul Ledoux

1884–1960 (age 76)

Rosheim

Paul Ledoux was a skilled engraver whose artistic works contributed to the cultural heritage of his era.

Pierre Bompard

1890–1962 (age 72)

Verdun

Remembered as an illustrator whose imagination enlivened every story.

Miķelis Valters

1874–1968 (age 94)

Nice

Miķelis Valters was a Latvian politician whose career contributed to his nation's political development and governance.

Armand Martial

1884–1960 (age 76)

Sainte-Colombe-des-Bois

Remembered as a teacher whose patience fostered hope.

Paul Goubert

1901–1967 (age 66)

Lalouvesc

Paul Goubert was a dedicated teacher whose career in education contributed to the development of his students.

Marie Aline Wuathion

1893–1960 (age 67)

Saint-Denis

Saint-Denis schoolteacher remembered for lifelong devotion to nurturing curious minds.

Иван Михайлович Херасков

1878–1963 (age 85)

Neuilly-sur-Seine

Ivan Mikhailovich Kheraskov was a Russian intellectual whose life reflected the cultural dynamics of the late 19th and e...

Maurice Viollette

1870–1960 (age 90)

Dreux

Dreux-born politician celebrated for steady leadership and reforms that strengthened the Republic.

Guy Stener

1931–1967 (age 36)

Vichy

French rugby union player who competed during the 1950s and early 1960s.

Marcel Rivière

1901–1960 (age 59)

Le Mesnil-Saint-Denis

Le Mesnil-Saint-Denis teacher who inspired students with patience and practical wisdom.

Samuel Besançon

1899–1969 (age 70)

Royan

Pastor based in Royan who dedicated his life to spiritual ministry.

Aleksey Panchulidzev

1884–1964 (age 80)

Bussy-en-Othe

Christian minister whose pastoral care in Bussy-en-Othe comforted countless families.

Charles Laubry

1872–1960 (age 88)

Flogny-la-Chapelle

French physician who practiced medicine in Flogny-la-Chapelle for many decades.

Pierre-Jean Ronarc'h

1892–1960 (age 68)

Port-Louis

Naval officer from Port-Louis honored for steadfast leadership at sea and on shore.

Enric Blanco Alberich

1890–1964 (age 74)

Papeete

Navigator whose maritime career took him to ports across the Pacific and beyond.

Marie Gautier

1867–1960 (age 93)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Painter whose luminous depictions of Parisian life left an enduring glow.

Suzanne Martorell

1962–1962 (age 0)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Suzanne Martorell was a French victim who died in 1962 and is commemorated at the Monument aux victimes du 8 février 19...

Raymond Wintgens

d. 1962

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Raymond Wintgens died in 1962 and was buried at the Monument aux victimes du 8 février 1962, commemorating victims of t...

Daniel Féry

1962–1962 (age 0)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Daniel Féry died in 1962 and was buried at the Monument aux victimes du 8 février 1962, commemorating victims of the C...

Jean-Pierre Bernard

d. 1962

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Jean-Pierre Bernard died in 1962 and was buried at the Monument aux victimes du 8 février 1962, commemorating victims o...

Hélène Michel-Wolfromm

1914–1969 (age 55)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

French gynecologist who advanced women's healthcare in twentieth-century Paris.

Solange Rosenmark

1887–1963 (age 76)

Levallois-Perret

Writer from Levallois-Perret whose prose blended grace with social insight.

Suzanne Lacascade

1884–1966 (age 82)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

French writer whose literary works contributed to early twentieth-century French culture.

Émile Claparède

1902–1967 (age 65)

Béziers

Béziers politician admired for regional advocacy and calm stewardship.

Jules Fil

1899–1968 (age 69)

Lézignan-Corbières

French politician who served the Lézignan-Corbières region.

Léon Lamorlette

1884–1961 (age 77)

Boulogne-Billancourt

Léon Lamorlette served with distinction as an inspecteur d'académie in Boulogne-Billancourt.

Jean Lépine

1876–1967 (age 91)

Menton

French physician who practiced medicine in Menton for many decades.

Alexander Shubersky

1875–1963 (age 88)

Menton

Alexander Shubersky was a respected military officer who served with distinction in Menton.

Аристарх Рафаилович Пономарёв

1881–1967 (age 86)

Gagny

Russian Christian minister who devoted his life to pastoral work and spiritual leadership.

Henri Dubouillon

1887–1966 (age 79)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Henri Dubouillon brought integrity and artistry to his architectural practice at Père Lachaise Cemetery.

Louis Fournier

1877–1963 (age 86)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

French cellist whose musical artistry enriched the classical music tradition.

Odon Niox-Chateau

1885–1962 (age 77)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Odon Niox-Chateau served with steadfast dedication as a military officer in Père Lachaise Cemetery.

Gabriel Germinet

1882–1969 (age 87)

Père Lachaise Cemetery

French engineer whose technical innovations advanced industrial and structural development.

Maurice Tinland

1915–1963 (age 48)

Moulins

Maurice Tinland served the people of Moulins with integrity and humane counsel as a lawyer.

Jeanne Demessieux

1921–1968 (age 47)

Aigues-Mortes

French composer whose innovative works enriched twentieth-century classical music.

Louis Valdès

1922–1965 (age 43)

Champigny-sur-Marne

Louis Valdès delighted audiences as a puppeteer in Champigny-sur-Marne.

Maxime Weygand

1867–1965 (age 98)

Morlaix

French military leader whose strategic expertise influenced major historical events.

Georges Bataille

1897–1962 (age 65)

Vézelay

Georges Bataille was a provocative and thoughtful writer who challenged readers to explore the depths of human experienc...

Henry Soulange-Bodin

1885–1965 (age 80)

Arcangues

French historian whose scholarly work advanced historical knowledge and understanding.

Guillaume Desgranges

1886–1967 (age 81)

Coutances

Guillaume Desgranges was a painter who celebrated the serene beauty of Coutances.

Marius Chapuis

1878–1961 (age 83)

Champfromier

French resident of Champfromier whose life reflected the values of his community.

Vincent Auriol

1884–1966 (age 82)

Muret

Vincent Auriol served as a lawyer in Muret with unwavering devotion to fairness.