Deaths in the 1960s

Raymond David

1906–1960 (age 54)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Raymond David was a navigator who lived from 1906 to 1960.

Édouard Ehni

1900–1963 (age 63)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Édouard Ehni (1900-1963) was a French resident of Grenoble who was buried in the Grave of Ehni.

Orens Denizard

1879–1965 (age 86)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Orens Denizard was a caricaturist who lived from 1879 to 1965.

Vladimir Ivanovitch Rudnev

1879–1966 (age 87)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Vladimir Ivanovitch Rudnev was a Russian émigré who lived in France from 1879 to 1966.

Micheline Lombrage

1920–1967 (age 47)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Micheline Lombrage (1920-1967) was a French woman of the mid-20th century.

Émile Dézé

1891–1963 (age 72)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Émile Dézé (1891-1963) was a French individual buried in the Grave of Émile Dézé.

William Gellner

1895–1962 (age 67)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

William Gellner (1895-1962) was a French resident buried in the Grave of Gellner.

Henry Torrès

1891–1966 (age 75)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Henry Torrès (1891–1966) is honored as a jurist whose principled courage helped uphold fairness in trying times.

Sunsiaré of Larcône

1935–1962 (age 27)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Sunsiaré of Larcône (1935–1962) was a French writer whose promising career was cut short by his early death.

Nancy Cunard

1896–1965 (age 69)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Nancy Cunard (1896–1965) is remembered as a daring writer and activist who gave voice to the oppressed.

Émile Vuillermoz

1878–1960 (age 82)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Émile Vuillermoz (1878–1960) was a prominent French writer and music critic.

Richard Wright

1908–1960 (age 52)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Richard Wright (1908-1960) was an influential African American author born in Natchez who spent his final years in Franc...

André Le Troquer

1884–1963 (age 79)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

André Le Troquer (1884–1963) was a French lawyer active in the legal profession during the twentieth century.

Méla Craipeau

1911–1967 (age 56)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Méla Craipeau (1911-1967) was a Chernivtsi-born individual buried at the Grave of Craipeau in France.

Robert Schuman

1886–1963 (age 77)

Église Saint-Quentin

Robert Schuman (1886–1963) was a French lawyer and influential political statesman.

Père Laurent

1882–1962 (age 80)

église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Royan

Père Laurent (1882–1962) is honored as a devoted priest whose compassionate ministry touched every corner of his pari...

Mikheil Tsereteli

1878–1965 (age 87)

Leuville Cemetery

Mikheil Tsereteli (1878–1965) was a Georgian politician who lived in exile in France.

Razhden Arsenidze

1880–1965 (age 85)

Leuville Cemetery

Razhden Arsenidze (1880–1965) is remembered as a Georgian statesman whose devotion to independence endured through exi...

Konstantine Gvarjaladze

1884–1969 (age 85)

Leuville Cemetery

Konstantine Gvarjaladze (1884–1969) was a Georgian politician who lived in exile in France.

Akaki Papava

1890–1964 (age 74)

Leuville Cemetery

Akaki Papava (1890–1964) is remembered as a literary voice who kept Georgian culture alive in exile.

Niko Nakashidze

1899–1966 (age 67)

Leuville Cemetery

Niko Nakashidze (1899–1966) was a Georgian writer who lived in exile in France.

Lado Beliashvili

1906–1961 (age 55)

Leuville Cemetery

Lado Beliashvili (1906–1961) is remembered as a writer whose work preserved Georgian identity abroad.

Akaki Kvitaishvili

1893–1966 (age 73)

Leuville Cemetery

Akaki Kvitaishvili (1893–1966) was a Georgian military officer who lived in exile in France.

Jules Davaine

1887–1963 (age 76)

Cimetière central de Saint-Amand-les-Eaux

A steady statesman, Jules Davaine steered public affairs with thoughtful attention to justice and the common good.

Henri Teitgen

1882–1969 (age 87)

cimetière de Colombe-lès-Vesoul

Henri Teitgen (1882–1969) was a French politician with a long career in public service.

Michel Monet

1878–1966 (age 88)

Giverny Churchyard

Michel Monet championed the arts with a collector’s passion and a patron’s devotion.

George Jay Gould Jr.

1896–1963 (age 67)

Amboise Cemetery

American socialite and heir to the Gould industrial fortune.

Marcel Delannoy

1898–1962 (age 64)

Miséricorde cemetery

Marcel Delannoy’s compositions reflected a heart tuned to both history and the promise of new musical horizons.

André Perraud-Charmantier

1888–1963 (age 75)

Miséricorde cemetery

French historian whose scholarly contributions enriched the study of French history.

Clovis Constant

1888–1964 (age 76)

Miséricorde cemetery

Clovis Constant’s political career was marked by a gentle determination to serve the common welfare.

Michel Bouchaud

1902–1965 (age 63)

Miséricorde cemetery

French graphic designer whose creative work contributed to twentieth-century visual arts.

Laure Diebold

1915–1965 (age 50)

Cimetière de Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

Laure Diebold’s faithful commitment to her duties exemplified the strength of steady, conscientious service.

Jules Grandjouan

1875–1968 (age 93)

Nantes (La Bouteillerie) Cemetery

French engraver renowned for his technical mastery and artistic contributions to printmaking.

Charles Mauron

1899–1966 (age 67)

cemetery of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Charles Mauron wrote with gentle insight, inviting readers into a contemplative, observant world.

Alphonse Juin

1888–1967 (age 79)

Vault of Governors

French military officer and general whose distinguished service shaped twentieth-century military history.

Raoul Magrin-Vernerey

1892–1964 (age 72)

Vault of Governors

Raoul Magrin-Vernerey combined tactical skill with warm leadership, leading others with honor and humanity.

Jean Houdemon

1885–1960 (age 75)

Vault of Governors

French aircraft pilot and aviation pioneer who contributed to the development of early aviation.

André Kientz

1896–1962 (age 66)

Vault of Governors

André Kientz earned admiration for an officer’s steady hand and an officer’s respectful heart.

Henri Deschamps

1899–1968 (age 69)

Saint-Martin cemetery

French teacher whose dedication to education influenced generations of students.

Léonard Bordes

1898–1969 (age 71)

Cimetière du Mont-Gargan

Léonard Bordes painted with a gentle reverence for light and the ordinary miracles it reveals.

May d'Alençon

1898–1968 (age 70)

Rouen West Cemetery

French children's writer whose literary works delighted and educated young readers.

Octave Crutel

1879–1961 (age 82)

Cimetière Saint-Sever

Octave Crutel brought healing hands and a caring heart to every patient he served.

Pierre Le Trividic

1898–1960 (age 62)

cimetière du Nord

French painter whose artistic works contributed to twentieth-century French visual arts.

Henri-Georges Adam

1904–1967 (age 63)

Cimetière communal

Henri-Georges Adam left behind a luminous body of modern painting that continues to inspire.

Henri de La Messelière

1876–1965 (age 89)

The Saint-Michel cemetery in Saint-Brieuc

French historian whose scholarly research contributed to the understanding of French history.

Émile Daubé

1885–1961 (age 76)

The Saint-Michel cemetery in Saint-Brieuc

Émile Daubé devoted his life to shaping young minds around Saint-Brieuc.

Pierre de Lacretelle

1886–1969 (age 83)

Église Notre-Dame de Brécy

French writer and literary figure of the early twentieth century.

Jean Lacassagne

1886–1960 (age 74)

cemetery of Beynost

Jean Lacassagne was a trusted physician whose steady counsel comforted families.

Henry Gabrielle

1887–1968 (age 81)

cemetery of Beynost

French politician dedicated to public service and community leadership.

Johanny Thollin

1889–1962 (age 73)

cemetery of La Boisse

Johanny Thollin stewarded industry with a humane focus on his fellow citizens.