Deaths in the 1960s

Xavier Givaudan

1867–1966 (age 99)

cimetière de Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon

French entrepreneur whose business ventures contributed to economic development in the Rhône region.

Edmond Locard

1877–1966 (age 89)

Cemetery of Oullins

Edmond Locard was a writer whose thoughtful works linger in the memory.

Ninon Vallin

1886–1961 (age 75)

cimetière nouveau de Millery

French writer whose literary contributions enriched early twentieth-century French cultural life.

Pierre Finet

1893–1962 (age 69)

Cimetière de Francheville

Pierre Finet was a Catholic priest devoted to pastoral care and compassion.

Paule de Lestang

1875–1968 (age 93)

cimetière de Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon

French pianist whose musical talent and performances enriched the cultural life of the Lyon region.

Jean Lolive

1910–1968 (age 58)

cimetière communal de Pantin

Jean Lolive was a politician devoted to serving his community with integrity.

Emmanuel Guérin

1884–1967 (age 83)

Thiais Cemetery

French sculptor whose works contributed to the sculptural traditions of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Berthe Kolochine-Erber

1890–1968 (age 78)

Cimetière ancien de Romainville

Berthe Kolochine-Erber was a bacteriologist whose diligent research advanced public health.

Émile Cauvez

1881–1967 (age 86)

Cimetière de l'église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul de Wandignies-Hamage

French politician whose career in public service contributed to democratic governance in the Nord region.

Maurice Garçon

1889–1967 (age 78)

Cimetière de Trivaux

Maurice Garçon was a writer who explored justice with eloquence.

Porfirio Rubirosa

1909–1965 (age 56)

Cemetery of Marnes-la-Coquette

Dominican diplomat whose career in international service shaped mid-twentieth-century diplomatic relations.

Henri Crolla

1920–1960 (age 40)

Cimetière des Bulvis

Henri Crolla was an actor celebrated for his soulful performances.

Charles Schneider

1898–1960 (age 62)

Cemetery of Marnes-la-Coquette

French businessperson whose industrial and commercial ventures contributed to twentieth-century French economic prosperi...

Albert Petit

1897–1963 (age 66)

cemetery of Bagneux

Camille Blanc

1911–1961 (age 50)

cimetière d'Évian-les-Bains

French hotel manager whose career in hospitality contributed to the development of tourism in Évian-les-Bains.

Fernand Majorel

1898–1965 (age 67)

cimetière d'Évian-les-Bains

Claudius Montessuit

1887–1963 (age 76)

cimetière n°1 d'Annemasse

French politician active in early twentieth-century France.

Joseph Lazare

1885–1967 (age 82)

Old cemetery of Béziers

Jean Yonnel

1891–1968 (age 77)

Cemetery of Les Lilas

French actor of the twentieth century.

Jules Cadenat

1885–1966 (age 81)

Old cemetery of Béziers

Maurice Frécourt

1890–1961 (age 71)

Cemetery of Les Lilas

French sculptor of the early twentieth century.

Roger Vailland

1907–1965 (age 58)

cemetery of Meillonnas

René Baudichon

1878–1963 (age 85)

Cemetery of L'Haÿ-les-Roses

French sculptor active in the twentieth century.

Albert Roper

1891–1969 (age 78)

Cemetery of Fresnes

Henry Bordeaux

1870–1963 (age 93)

cimetière de Cognin

French writer whose works explored human nature and society.

Paul Doncoeur

1880–1961 (age 81)

château de Troussures

Frantz Adam

1886–1968 (age 82)

Cemetery of Vanves

French photographer of the twentieth century.

Georges Darmois

1888–1960 (age 72)

Éply cemetery

Georges Le Roy

1885–1965 (age 80)

cimetière Henri-Bouilhet

French actor of the twentieth century.

Olivier Larronde

1927–1965 (age 38)

cemetery of Samoreau

André Rouveyre

1879–1962 (age 83)

cemetery of Barbizon

French journalist and commentator on twentieth-century affairs.

Fernand Gregh

1873–1960 (age 87)

cemetery of Thomery

Jean Othats

1937–1964 (age 27)

Cemetery Saint-Vincent of Dax

French rugby union player of the mid-twentieth century.

Pierre Bourgoin

1912–1966 (age 54)

cemetery of Fontainebleau

Pierre Bourgoin, 1912–1966, was a courageous French resistance fighter whose dedication is honored at Fontainebleau.

Raymond Albaladejo

1932–1964 (age 32)

Cemetery Saint-Vincent of Dax

French rugby union player of the early 1960s.

Suzanne Chardon

1876–1962 (age 86)

cemetery of Fontainebleau

Suzanne Chardon, 1876–1962, is remembered as a cherished figure of Fontainebleau whose steady presence comforted gener...

Françoise Dorléac

1942–1967 (age 25)

cemetery of Seine-Port

Françoise Dorléac was a French actress of the 1960s known for her work in European cinema.

Jean Nocher

1908–1967 (age 59)

cimetière de Bougival

Jean Nocher, 1908–1967, served as a thoughtful politician whose commitment to Bougival endures beyond his years.

Paul Rassinier

1906–1967 (age 61)

cemetery of Bermont

Paul Rassinier was a French writer and historian whose works examined twentieth-century historical events.

Aharon Dadurian

1887–1965 (age 78)

Sépulture des intellectuels arméniens

Aharon Dadurian, 1887–1965, was an Armenian writer whose work continues to inspire at the Sépulture des intellectuels...

Gabriel Fournier

1893–1963 (age 70)

cemetery of Ormesson

Gabriel Fournier was a French painter active in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Mentor Bouniatian

1877–1969 (age 92)

Sépulture des intellectuels arméniens

Mentor Bouniatian, 1877–1969, was an economist whose balanced insight is honored among the intellectuals of Armenia’...

Mannig Berberian

1883–1960 (age 77)

Sépulture des intellectuels arméniens

Mannig Berberian was an Armenian writer whose works contributed to Armenian literary and intellectual traditions.

Hrant Palouyan

1904–1967 (age 63)

Sépulture des intellectuels arméniens

Hrant Palouyan, 1904–1967, was a writer whose depth of feeling endures among the Armenian intellectuals laid to rest t...

Krikor Djizmedjian

1904–1965 (age 61)

Sépulture des intellectuels arméniens

Krikor Djizmedjian was an Armenian poet whose works celebrated Armenian cultural and literary traditions.

Marguerite Long

1874–1966 (age 92)

cimetière Saint-Baudile

Marguerite Long, 1874–1966, was a luminous pianist whose artistry and mentorship remain celebrated at the cimetière S...

Marcel Carayon

1960–1960 (age 0)

cimetière Saint-Baudile

Marcel Carayon was a French individual born in 1960.

Nikolai Toporkoff

1885–1965 (age 80)

Abadie Cemetery

Nikolai Toporkoff, 1885–1965, was an actor whose expressive grace continues to be remembered at Abadie Cemetery.

Jacques Ourtal

1868–1962 (age 94)

The Saint-Michel cemetery in Carcassonne

Jacques Ourtal was a French painter active in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Philippe Soum

1888–1968 (age 80)

The Saint-Vincent cemetery in Carcassonne

Philippe Soum, 1888–1968, was a politician remembered for guiding Carcassonne and beyond with clarity and compassion.