Deaths in the 1960s

Eugène Mansuy

1878–1966 (age 88)

cemetery of Beynost

French politician committed to regional governance and public service.

Robert Delort

d. 1960

cemetery of Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost

Robert Delort is remembered for his steady presence in the life of Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost.

Hippolyte Doury

1893–1962 (age 69)

cemetery of Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost

A member of the French community during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Emmanuel Soy

1887–1968 (age 81)

cemetery of Montluel

Emmanuel Soy wove the stories of his region into novels that linger in readers' minds.

Marie Lacroix

1884–1963 (age 79)

Saint-Martin cemetery

A French woman whose life reflected the social fabric of her era.

Jean Delsarte

1903–1968 (age 65)

cimetière du sud, Nancy

Jean Delsarte's mathematical insights helped shape the theory of harmonic analysis.

Léon Daum

1887–1966 (age 79)

cimetière du sud, Nancy

French engineer whose technical expertise advanced industrial progress.

Édouard Goerg

1893–1969 (age 76)

château Goerg

Édouard Goerg’s illustrations brought delicate worlds to life for readers.

Paul Sédallian

1894–1960 (age 66)

Cemetery of Saint-Rambert

French bacteriologist whose scientific research advanced medical knowledge.

Louis Michel

1876–1964 (age 88)

cimetière du sud, Nancy

Louis Michel served Nancy with a steady hand and compassionate care.

Robert Laverny

1892–1969 (age 77)

cimetière du sud, Nancy

French poet whose literary works enriched twentieth-century French poetry.

Gil Delamare

1924–1966 (age 42)

Cimetière Condé

Gil Delamare captivated audiences with his fearless performances.

Patricia Viterbo

1939–1966 (age 27)

Cimetière du Vésinet

French actress whose performances graced film and theatrical stages.

Jeanne Thil

1887–1968 (age 81)

Cimetière du Vésinet

Jeanne Thil was a painter who captured the quiet beauty of French life through luminous, empathetic compositions.

Abel Robert

1873–1963 (age 90)

Cimetière de l'Est

French architect whose designs contributed to the built heritage of France.

Maurice Yvain

1891–1965 (age 74)

Saint-Cloud cemetery

Maurice Yvain composed spirited songs and operettas that captured the joie de vivre of early 20th-century Paris.

Jeyhoun Bey Hajibeyli

1891–1962 (age 71)

Saint-Cloud cemetery

Jeyhoun Bey Hajibeyli was an Azerbaijani writer whose literary works contributed significantly to his nation's cultural ...

Jean-René Huguenin

1936–1962 (age 26)

Saint-Cloud cemetery

Jean-René Huguenin left poignant diaries that gave voice to the hopes and tensions of postwar France.

Jean Rivalland

1893–1965 (age 72)

Saint-Cloud cemetery

Jean Rivalland was a military officer whose career was marked by dedication to service and professional excellence.

Benoît Bressat

1886–1961 (age 75)

cemetery of Niévroz

Benoît Bressat was a politician remembered for championing rural communities and steady public service.

René Berton

1893–1962 (age 69)

cemetery of Saint-André-de-Corcy

René Berton was a physician whose medical practice and dedication to healthcare served his community with distinction.

Auguste Pageot

1884–1962 (age 78)

cemetery Saint-Clair

Auguste Pageot is remembered as a politician who promoted civic responsibility and steady leadership.

Pierre-Louis Esvelin

1868–1961 (age 93)

Cimetière de Carnel

Pierre-Louis Esvelin was a lawyer whose long career was distinguished by professional integrity and dedicated service.

Ivan Bek

1909–1963 (age 54)

Sete (Le Py) Cemetery

Ivan Bek was a footballer admired for his intelligence on the field and his enduring sportsmanship.

Antoine Avinin

1902–1962 (age 60)

cemetery of Massiac

Antoine Avinin was a French person from Lyon who lived during the first half of the 20th century.

Lazare Goujon

1869–1960 (age 91)

Nouveau cimetière de Villeurbanne

Lazare Goujon was a politician who championed balanced growth and attentive civic leadership in Villeurbanne.

René Navarre

1877–1968 (age 91)

Cimetière de La Salle

René Navarre was a stage actor whose theatrical performances were celebrated for their talent and dedication to the dra...

Jean-Baptiste Martin

1862–1960 (age 98)

Cimetière de La Salle

Jean-Baptiste Martin was a devoted school teacher who inspired generations through patience and encouragement.

Paul Bouïrel

d. 1963

Aimargues Cemetery

Paul Bouïrel lived a life remembered by his community and honored in Aimargues Cemetery.

Marie Cantacuzène

1879–1968 (age 89)

Père-Lachaise Cemetery - Division 68

Marie Cantacuzène is remembered as a gracious patron who nurtured artistic and cultural connections.

Pierrette Madd

1893–1967 (age 74)

Père-Lachaise Cemetery - Division 41

Pierrette Madd was an accomplished actor whose performances were celebrated for their talent and dedication to the drama...

Joseph Chabaud

d. 1964

Aimargues Cemetery

Joseph Chabaud is remembered for the kindness and steady care he offered to family and neighbors.

Georges Laffargue

1896–1969 (age 73)

Cimetière ancien d'Ivry-sur-Seine

Georges Laffargue was a politician whose career was dedicated to public service and the advancement of his community.

Anne-Claude Godeau

1938–1962 (age 24)

Nantes (Pont-Du-Cens) Communal Cemetery

Anne-Claude Godeau devoted herself to public service in the Nantes community.

Julien Le Pan

1908–1966 (age 58)

Kerentrech cemetery

Julien Le Pan was a politician whose career was dedicated to public service and the advancement of his constituents.

Arnould Moreaux

1875–1960 (age 85)

Cimetière Dunant

Arnould Moreaux's paintings celebrated the everyday beauty he observed.

Pierre Montet

1885–1966 (age 81)

cemetery of Villefranche-sur-Saône

Pierre Montet was a French professor whose scholarly contributions shaped academic life in early 20th-century France.

Jean-Marie Bastien-Thiry

1927–1963 (age 36)

Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine

Jean-Marie Bastien-Thiry is remembered for his rigorous engineering mind and the convictions that guided his final years...

Jean Le Coutaller

1905–1960 (age 55)

Cimetière de Carnel

Jean Le Coutaller was a French politician dedicated to public service during the early 20th century.

Paul Portier

1866–1962 (age 96)

Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine

Paul Portier advanced zoological knowledge through detailed study.

Pierre Combet-Descombes

1885–1966 (age 81)

cemetery of Caluire-et-Cuire

Pierre Combet-Descombes was a French painter whose artistic contributions enriched early 20th-century French culture.

Jean Loranchet

1888–1966 (age 78)

Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine

Jean Loranchet helped others navigate with clear, thoughtful maps.

Roger Désormière

1898–1963 (age 65)

Bartins Cemetery of Vichy

Roger Désormière was a French composer whose musical works enriched the classical music tradition.

Pierre Coulon

1913–1967 (age 54)

Bartins Cemetery of Vichy

Pierre Coulon served his constituents with dedication in Vichy.

Charles des Isnards

1876–1964 (age 88)

Père-Lachaise Cemetery - Division 95

Charles des Isnards was a French politician whose public service shaped governance during the late 19th and early 20th c...

François Vermeille

1927–1964 (age 37)

Père-Lachaise Cemetery - Division 85

François Vermeille's songs carried the warmth of French chanson.

Jean Joujou

1879–1961 (age 82)

Aimargues Cemetery

Jean Joujou was a French politician dedicated to public service and community representation.

Vaillant Deschamps

1906–1969 (age 63)

Aimargues Cemetery

Vaillant Deschamps' steady presence enriched the Aimargues community.

Émile Beaume

1888–1967 (age 79)

Père-Lachaise Cemetery - Division 81

Émile Beaume was a French illustrator whose artistic work enriched early 20th-century visual culture.

Eugène Péchaubès

1890–1967 (age 77)

Père-Lachaise Cemetery - Division 97

Eugène Péchaubès painted with a luminous palette that continues to inspire.