Deaths in the 1960s

Marguerite Carnot

1874–1962 (age 88)

Passy Cemetery

Marguerite Carnot was a French woman of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Louis Castex

1896–1968 (age 72)

Passy Cemetery

Louis Castex (1896-1968) was a French resident of Pinsaguel buried in the Grave of Castex.

Ondine Magnard-Vlach

1904–1968 (age 64)

Passy Cemetery

Ondine Magnard-Vlach (1904-1968) was a Parisian buried in the Grave of Magnard.

Alice Hirsch

1874–1965 (age 91)

Montmartre Cemetery

Alice Hirsch was a beloved figure of Montmartre who supported the neighborhood's artistic vitality.

Joseph Olphe-Galliard

1877–1960 (age 83)

Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or

Joseph Olphe-Galliard was a French Catholic priest of the late 19th and mid-20th centuries.

Joseph Kosma

1905–1969 (age 64)

Montmartre Cemetery

Joseph Kosma composed enduring melodies, including "Autumn Leaves," that shaped French cinema and chanson.

Grigol Robakidze

1882–1962 (age 80)

Leuville-sur-Orge

Grigol Robakidze was a Georgian writer of the early 20th century.

René Brellmann

1888–1964 (age 76)

Méounes-lès-Montrieux

René Brellmann's gentle priesthood nurtured the faithful of rural Provence.

Marcel Aymé

1902–1967 (age 65)

Saint Vincent Cemetery

Marcel Aymé was a French screenwriter and author of the 20th century.

Désiré-Émile Inghelbrecht

1880–1965 (age 85)

Saint Vincent Cemetery

Désiré-Émile Inghelbrecht championed modern French music as a conductor and composer, guiding orchestras with passion...

Lucie Valore

1878–1965 (age 87)

Saint Vincent Cemetery

Lucie Valore was a French writer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Mauricet

1888–1968 (age 80)

Saint Vincent Cemetery

Mauricet was a versatile actor whose expressive work graced the French stage and screen.

Max Révol

1894–1967 (age 73)

Saint Vincent Cemetery

Max Révol was a French actor of the early and mid-20th century.

Nicolas Platon-Argyriades

1888–1968 (age 80)

Saint Vincent Cemetery

Ceramicist Nicolas Platon-Argyriades fused classical inspiration with modern techniques to craft enduring works of tacti...

René Dumesnil

1879–1967 (age 88)

Saint Vincent Cemetery

René Dumesnil was a French physician of the late 19th and mid-20th centuries.

Roger Lacourière

1892–1967 (age 75)

Saint Vincent Cemetery

Printer Roger Lacourière championed high-quality printmaking, guiding both artists and apprentices in the art of the fi...

Félix Depardon

1899–1968 (age 69)

Belvianes-et-Cavirac

Félix Depardon was a French teacher who dedicated his life to education in Belvianes-et-Cavirac.

Paul Yaki

1883–1964 (age 81)

Saint Vincent Cemetery

Local historian Paul Yaki preserved the stories and traditions of his community with care and dedication.

Jean Audy

1906–1962 (age 56)

Saint-Martin-Lalande

Jean Audy was a French winegrower from Saint-Martin-Lalande who contributed to the region's viticultural traditions.

Martine Carol

1920–1967 (age 47)

Cannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery

Film actor Martine Carol enchanted audiences with elegant performances that helped define postwar French cinema.

Marcel Thil

1904–1968 (age 64)

Cannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery

Marcel Thil was a French boxer from Cannes who achieved distinction in professional boxing.

Jean-Gabriel Domergue

1889–1962 (age 73)

Cannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery

Painter Jean-Gabriel Domergue captured the elegance of Parisian life with refined portraits and luminous color.

George de Cuevas

1885–1961 (age 76)

Cannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery

George de Cuevas was a prominent impresario who significantly contributed to the cultural arts of the early 20th century...

René Pottier

1897–1968 (age 71)

Le Ménil-Broût

Writer René Pottier explored the human heart with prose marked by lyrical clarity and thoughtful insight.

Countess Maria Carolina Zamoyska

1883–1968 (age 85)

Cannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery

Countess Maria Carolina Zamoyska was a European aristocrat who lived from 1883 to 1968.

Gilbert Viardot

1888–1965 (age 77)

Crésantignes

Illustrator Gilbert Viardot enriched stories with imaginative drawings that balanced whimsy and precision.

Louis-Marie Pascano

1921–1964 (age 43)

Ingrandes

Louis-Marie Pascano was a French resistance fighter who died in 1964 at the age of 43.

Florence Conrad

1886–1966 (age 80)

Rouziers-de-Touraine

Nurse Florence Conrad embodied compassionate care, guiding patients with empathy and steady support.

Elisabeth Emily Marie Ridgway

1903–1962 (age 59)

Passy Cemetery

Elisabeth Emily Marie Ridgway was born in 1903 and died in 1962.

Thérèse Marney

1927–1968 (age 41)

Morainvilliers

Film actor Thérèse Marney brought warmth and sincerity to her roles while supporting fellow artists with a generous sp...

Joseph-Marie Chappe

1888–1960 (age 72)

Le Puy Cathedral

Joseph-Marie Chappe was a Catholic priest who served from 1888 until his death in 1960.

Michel Boudier

1920–1963 (age 43)

Senlisse

Military personnel Michel Boudier embodied duty and courage in service to his country.

Marie Sabouret

1924–1960 (age 36)

Villebrumier

Marie Sabouret was a French actor who lived from 1924 to 1960.

François-Marie Picaud

1878–1960 (age 82)

Bayeux Cathedral

François-Marie Picaud served faithfully as a priest at Bayeux Cathedral, offering steady spiritual guidance to his comm...

Clément Mathieu

1882–1963 (age 81)

Bayonne Cathedral

Clément Mathieu was a Catholic priest who served from 1882 until his death in 1963.

Eric Newton

1893–1965 (age 72)

Boulogne Eastern Cemetery

Eric Newton was a painter known for his sensitive depictions of light and daily life.

Mikhail Larionov

1881–1964 (age 83)

Cimetière parisien d'Ivry

Mikhail Larionov was a Russian illustrator whose innovative approach to visual arts bridged traditional and modernist st...

Natalia Goncharova

1881–1962 (age 81)

Cimetière parisien d'Ivry

Natalia Goncharova was a writer whose thoughtful works offered defiant compassion and reflection.

Charles Bouillaud

1904–1965 (age 61)

Cimetière parisien d'Ivry

Charles Bouillaud was a French television actor who contributed to the development of early television drama in France.

Charles Lavialle

1894–1965 (age 71)

Cimetière parisien d'Ivry

Charles Lavialle was an actor celebrated for his sincerity and commitment to the stage.

Georges Briquet

1898–1968 (age 70)

Cimetière parisien d'Ivry

Georges Briquet was a French journalist known for his analytical reporting and commentary on contemporary events.

Jean Bellus

1911–1967 (age 56)

Cimetière parisien d'Ivry

Jean Bellus served as editor-in-chief, fostering integrity and insight in every publication he oversaw.

Eugène Rubens-Alcais

1884–1963 (age 79)

Cimetière parisien d'Ivry

Eugène Rubens-Alcais was a French sports executive who contributed to the organization and governance of athletics in F...

Marcelle Bordas

1897–1968 (age 71)

Cimetière parisien d'Ivry

Marcelle Bordas was a singer whose performances radiated grace and heartfelt emotion.

Michaïl Jampolsky

1874–1962 (age 88)

Cimetière parisien d'Ivry

Michaïl Jampolsky was a Russian sculptor whose works demonstrated technical mastery and artistic innovation.

Albert Patrisse

1892–1964 (age 72)

Valenciennes (St Roch) Communal Cemetery

Albert Patrisse was a sculptor renowned for his thoughtful, expressive creations.

Stephen Hecquet

1919–1960 (age 41)

Valenciennes (St Roch) Communal Cemetery

Stephen Hecquet was a French writer who engaged with contemporary literary and social themes.

Charles Van Coppenolle

1894–1968 (age 74)

Abscon Communal Cemetery

Charles Van Coppenolle was a politician respected for his commitment to civic service.

Constant Fiévet

1886–1967 (age 81)

Masny Churchyard

Constant Fiévet was a French politician dedicated to public service and community representation.

Leonid Sabaneyev

1881–1968 (age 87)

Russian Orthodox Cemetery in Nice

Leonid Sabaneyev was a composer whose music conveyed both passion and poise.