Deaths in the 1980s
21,000+ memorials
Bedros Zaroyan
1903–1986 (age 83)
Sépulture des intellectuels arméniens
Armenian writer and intellectual who contributed significantly to Armenian diaspora literature.
Ara Partevyan
1902–1986 (age 84)
Sépulture des intellectuels arméniens
Composer Ara Partevyan (1902–1986) is remembered for enriching Armenian musical heritage at Sépulture des intellectue...
Avetis Mesuments
1905–1981 (age 76)
Sépulture des intellectuels arméniens
Armenian composer whose musical works enriched the classical music traditions of Armenia.
Jean Vernier
1905–1980 (age 75)
La Guicharde Cemetery
Soldier Jean Vernier (1905–1980) rested at La Guicharde Cemetery after a life marked by steadfast service.
Ardachès Kardachian
1906–1989 (age 83)
Sépulture des intellectuels arméniens
Armenian writer whose literary works contributed to Armenian cultural heritage.
Raymond Sigal
d. 1984
cimetière Saint-Baudile
Raymond Sigal (d. 1984) is fondly remembered by those who visit cimetière Saint-Baudile.
André Carrié
1902–1982 (age 80)
cimetière Saint-Baudile
French friar devoted to religious service and spiritual ministry.
Jean Carayon
d. 1987
cimetière Saint-Baudile
Jean Carayon (d. 1987) rests at cimetière Saint-Baudile, where visitors recall his steady presence.
Jean-Michel Caradec
1946–1981 (age 35)
Cimetière de Recouvrance
French singer-songwriter whose musical contributions enriched the French popular music tradition.
Lino Ventura
1919–1987 (age 68)
Cimetière du Val-Saint-Germain
Actor Lino Ventura (1919–1987) is remembered for his commanding screen presence and laid to rest at Cimetière du Val-...
Jean Tourane
1919–1986 (age 67)
Cimetière du Val-Saint-Germain
French politician dedicated to public service and civic engagement.
Marguerite Marie Chanvril
1901–1983 (age 82)
La Gouesniere Municipal Cemetery
Marguerite Marie Chanvril (1901–1983) is treasured in memory by the La Gouesniere community and rests in its municipal...
Raymond Rouleau
1904–1981 (age 77)
Cemetery of Wy-dit-Joli-Village
French screenwriter whose scripts contributed to French cinema.
René Audran
1929–1985 (age 56)
cimetière de La Celle-Saint-Cloud
René Audran (1929–1985) served with distinction in the corps of armament and rests at cimetière de La Celle-Saint-Cl...
Eugénie Polak
1900–1988 (age 88)
Le Vigan-Des-Cevennes Communal Cemetery
A woman whose life reflected the social history of twentieth-century France.
Henri Soulat
1918–1989 (age 71)
Cimetière urbain de Pau
Military personnel Henri Soulat (1918–1989) is honored at Cimetière urbain de Pau.
Georges Besse
1927–1986 (age 59)
cimetière de Betz-le-Château
French engineer whose technical innovations contributed to industrial development.
Mère Denis
1893–1989 (age 96)
Cemetery of Saint-Hymer
Mère Denis blessed French homes with her lively spirit and timeless respect for everyday labor.
Renat Nelli
1906–1982 (age 76)
The Saint-Vincent cemetery in Carcassonne
French writer and scholar whose literary works enriched French intellectual traditions.
Fernand Pouillon
1912–1986 (age 74)
cimetière de Belcastel
Fernand Pouillon wove architecture and prose into a compassionate vision of civic life.
Antoine de Lévis Mirepoix
1884–1981 (age 97)
cimetière de Léran
French writer and literary figure who contributed to twentieth-century French letters.
Marie Raymond
1908–1988 (age 80)
cimetière de la Colle-sur-Loup, avenue de Verdun
Marie Raymond painted luminous abstractions that continue to inspire meditation on color and form.
Bruno Carette
1956–1989 (age 33)
cimetière des Semboules d'Antibes
French actor whose promising career was marked by dedication to theatrical and cinematic performance.
René Fallet
1927–1983 (age 56)
cimetière de Thionne
René Fallet chronicled provincial life with warmth, wit, and affectionate insight.
Jean-Claude Rémoleux
1923–1985 (age 62)
Beaulieu-sur-Mer cemetery
French film actor who contributed to twentieth-century cinema.
Joseph Espalioux
1921–1986 (age 65)
cimetière de Pamiers (rue du Foulon)
Joseph Espalioux captured rural dignity with colors that honored the lived experience of ordinary people.
Léon Pales
1905–1988 (age 83)
Castelnau-Durban cemetery
French physician whose career was devoted to medical practice and healthcare.
Guy Laroche
1921–1989 (age 68)
cimetière de Tournefeuille, rue Gaston Doumergue
Guy Laroche merged haute couture with modern ease, dressing generations with joyful sophistication.
Laurent Michard
1915–1984 (age 69)
cimetière d'Aveizieux
French professor whose academic career was devoted to teaching and scholarly advancement.
Jean Bouise
1929–1989 (age 60)
cimetière de Saint-Hilaire-de-Brens
Jean Bouise embodied every role with heartfelt humanity, turning stage craft into living communion.
Lina Ritter
1888–1981 (age 93)
cimetière de Village-Neuf
French writer whose literary career contributed to twentieth-century French cultural heritage.
Roland Armontel
1901–1980 (age 79)
Arcachon cemetery
Roland Armontel graced stage and screen with a generous, steady presence that audiences cherished.
Derek Mills – Roberts
1908–1980 (age 72)
cimetière de Bavent (Rue des Champs)
British lawyer whose career was dedicated to legal practice and the administration of justice.
Germaine Pelletan
1903–1989 (age 86)
cimetière des Tilleuls
Germaine Pelletan gifted children with stories that honored imagination and gentle courage.
Marc Jacquet
1913–1983 (age 70)
cemetery of Vire
French military personnel whose service reflected dedication to national defense.
Léon Messmer
1900–1987 (age 87)
cimetière de Wingen
Léon Messmer served with humble compassion, offering faithful presence and spiritual care.
Henri Deschamps
1908–1987 (age 79)
Talence Communal Cemetery Extension
French politician whose career was devoted to public service and governance.
Maurice Ronet
1927–1983 (age 56)
Cimetière Bonnieux
Édouard Joly
1898–1982 (age 84)
Cimetière de Beaune
French engineer whose career contributed to technological innovation and industrial development.
Pierre Gaxotte
1895–1982 (age 87)
cimetière de Revigny-sur-Ornain
Charles Exbrayat
1906–1989 (age 83)
cimetière de Planfoy
French screenwriter who worked in cinema during the twentieth century.
Anny Flore
1912–1985 (age 73)
cimetière de Loupiac
Marcel Decremps
1910–1989 (age 79)
cimetière de Saint-Martin-Labouval
French journalist active in the twentieth century.
Lucien de Gracia
1896–1985 (age 89)
Arcachon cemetery
Añjela Duval
1905–1981 (age 76)
cimetière de Plouaret
French writer of the twentieth century.
Barthélemy Guérini
1908–1982 (age 74)
cemetery of Calenzana
Thierry Le Luron
1952–1986 (age 34)
cimetière de La Clarté
French singer whose career was marked by artistic talent.
Roger Le Flanchec
1915–1986 (age 71)
cimetière de Trebeurden
Marcel Rousselet
1893–1982 (age 89)
Villotte-sur-Ource cemetery
French magistrate who served in the judiciary.
Albert Colombet
1910–1986 (age 76)
cimetière de Beaunotte