Deaths in the 1960s

Leon Alexander Zander

1893–1964 (age 71)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Russian theologian and scholar of Orthodox Christian tradition.

Кальницкий, Михаил Николаевич

1870–1961 (age 91)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Mikhail Nikolaevich Kalnitsky was a military officer who balanced discipline with deep personal integrity.

Paul Bailliart

1877–1969 (age 92)

Massy

French physician whose career spanned nearly a century of medical practice and advancement.

Suzette O'Nil

1895–1967 (age 72)

Ris-Orangis

Suzette O'Nil was an actor whose elegant performances united Russian émigré sensibilities with French theatrical tradi...

Raymond Sudre

1870–1962 (age 92)

Coubron

Raymond Sudre (1870-1962) was a French figure who lived in Perpignan and was later buried in Coubron.

Zinaida Serebryakova

1884–1967 (age 83)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Zinaida Serebryakova (1884-1967) was a Russian-born painter who lived in France and became known for her portraits and g...

Zinovy Peshkov

1884–1966 (age 82)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Zinovy Peshkov (1884-1966) was a Russian-born French Foreign Legion general and diplomat who fled Russia and served Fran...

Olga Preobrajenska

1871–1962 (age 91)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Olga Preobrajenska was a renowned Russian-born ballet dancer and teacher who trained generations of dancers in Paris aft...

Felix Yusupov

1887–1967 (age 80)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Felix Yusupov (1887-1967) was a Russian aristocrat and prince famous for participating in the assassination of Rasputin ...

Nikolay Lossky

1870–1965 (age 95)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Nikolay Lossky (1870-1965) was a Russian philosopher who developed intuitivism and lived in exile in France after fleein...

Antoine Pevsner

1884–1962 (age 78)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Antoine Pevsner (1884-1962) was a Russian-born constructivist sculptor and painter who co-founded the abstract art movem...

Serge Poliakoff

1900–1969 (age 69)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Serge Poliakoff was a painter whose abstract compositions blended Russian depth with French modernity.

Anton Kartashev

1875–1960 (age 85)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Russian historian and religious scholar whose work examined Orthodox Christianity and Russian history.

Alexei von Lampe

1885–1967 (age 82)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Alexei von Lampe devoted his life to military service and the care of his fellow Russian expatriates in France.

Vasyl Vasylovych Zenkivskyy

1881–1962 (age 81)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Ukrainian-Russian psychologist and religious thinker whose work integrated psychology with Orthodox theology.

Albert Alexandrovitch Benois

1888–1960 (age 72)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Architect Albert Alexandrovitch Benois shared the grace of Russian design with the émigré community in France.

Nathalie Lissenko

1884–1969 (age 85)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Nathalie Lissenko was a Russian actress who lived from 1884 to 1969.

Pierre Marchal

1878–1964 (age 86)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Pierre Marchal was an industrialist whose steady leadership carried businesses through shifting tides.

Kassian

1892–1965 (age 73)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Kassian was a Russian Orthodox presbyter who lived from 1892 to 1965.

Countess Marie Josepha Zamoyska

1887–1961 (age 74)

Meylan

Countess Marie Josepha Zamoyska combined noble origins with a lifelong devotion to cultural preservation and gracious se...

Vladimir Vyazemsky

1889–1960 (age 71)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Vladimir Vyazemsky was a Russian nobleman who lived from 1889 to 1960.

Vera Malycheff

1886–1964 (age 78)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Geologist Vera Malycheff shared her scientific insight and mentorship with fellow émigrés.

Николай Алексеевич Гавин

1883–1967 (age 84)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Nikolai Alexeyevich Gavin was a Russian military officer who lived from 1883 to 1967.

Isaac A. Pastac

1894–1965 (age 71)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Engineer Isaac A. Pastac applied his technical skill to strengthen the communities he served in France.

Ермаков, Мстислав Петрович

1873–1960 (age 87)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Mstislav Petrovich Ermakov was a Russian who lived from 1873 to 1960.

Magomet Girey Sunsh

1883–1960 (age 77)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Politician Magomet Girey Sunsh remained dedicated to principled representation for his compatriots throughout his exile.

Evgeniĭ Amvrosievich Efimovskiĭ

1885–1964 (age 79)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Evgenii Amvrosievich Efimovskii was a Russian lawyer who lived from 1885 to 1964.

Rostislav Kolchak

1910–1965 (age 55)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Rostislav Kolchak devoted himself to preserving the Russian heritage within the émigré community in France.

Alexandr Vyrubov

1882–1962 (age 80)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Alexandr Vyrubov was a Russian actor who lived from 1882 to 1962.

Leonid Kulnev

1882–1967 (age 85)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Military officer Leonid Kulnev was a steady guide for Russian veterans during his years in France.

Lev Liperovsky

1888–1963 (age 75)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Lev Liperovsky was an Eastern Orthodox priest who lived from 1888 to 1963.

Vladimir Khitrovo

1891–1968 (age 77)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Vladimir Khitrovo lived as a dedicated military officer and steadfast companion to fellow émigrés.

Serge Youriévitch

1876–1969 (age 93)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Serge Youriévitch was a Russian politician who lived from 1876 to 1969.

Aleksandra Mihajlovna Petrunkevič

1873–1965 (age 92)

Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery

Russian-born historian Aleksandra Petrunkevič dedicated her life to chronicling the heritage of her people.

Bernard Roland-Gosselin

1886–1962 (age 76)

Montmartre Cemetery

Bernard Roland-Gosselin was a French Catholic priest who lived from 1886 to 1962.

Gustave Alaux

1887–1965 (age 78)

Montmartre Cemetery

Painter Gustave Alaux captured the spirit of Paris with vivid compositions.

Emmanuel Gounot

1885–1960 (age 75)

Neuville-sur-Ain

Emmanuel Gounot was a French jurist who practiced law during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Gérard Louis Marie Arthur de Brye

1902–1964 (age 62)

Carpiquet

Military figure Gérard de Brye served his country with steadfast resolve.

Louise Lévêque de Vilmorin

1902–1969 (age 67)

Verrières-le-Buisson

Louise Lévêque de Vilmorin was a French screenwriter who contributed to cinema in the twentieth century.

Jean Lurçat

1892–1966 (age 74)

Saint-Laurent-les-Tours

Illustrator Jean Lurçat was a leading force in reviving tapestry art.

Charles Munch

1891–1968 (age 77)

Louveciennes

Charles Munch was a distinguished French conductor whose dynamic leadership shaped twentieth-century orchestral music.

Pierre Blanchar

1892–1963 (age 71)

Cimetière de Charonne

Film director Pierre Blanchar brought humanity to the silver screen.

Charles Ailleret

1907–1968 (age 61)

Ver-sur-Mer

Charles Ailleret was a French military officer who served during the twentieth century.

Gérard Bauër

1888–1967 (age 79)

Cimetière de Charonne

Writer Gérard Bauër explored human nature with lyrical prose.

Paul Vimereu

1881–1962 (age 81)

La Chapelle-Chaussée

Paul Vimereu was a French writer who contributed to literature during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Camille Lambert

1874–1964 (age 90)

Juvisy-sur-Orge

Teacher Camille Lambert inspired generations with patient guidance.

Jean Rodor

1881–1967 (age 86)

Montmartre Cemetery

Jean Rodor was a French singer-songwriter who performed in the Parisian musical scene.

Léon Chancerel

1886–1965 (age 79)

Montmartre Cemetery

Actor Léon Chancerel left an indelible mark on the French stage.

Marcelle Chantal

1901–1960 (age 59)

Montmartre Cemetery

Marcelle Chantal was a French actress who performed in theater and cinema during the twentieth century.

Maurice Achener

1881–1963 (age 82)

Montmartre Cemetery

Engraver Maurice Achener captured landscapes with delicate lines.