Deaths in the 2000s

François Brochet

1925–2001 (age 76)

Cimetière Dunant

André Balland

1925–2001 (age 76)

Père-Lachaise Cemetery - Division 28

André Balland was a writer whose probing prose enriched French letters and touched countless readers.

Jacqueline Piatier

1921–2001 (age 80)

Père-Lachaise Cemetery - Division 11

Jacqueline Piatier was a French journalist whose work contributed to French public discourse.

Jean Delannoy

1908–2008 (age 100)

cimetière de Guainville

Carlos

1943–2008 (age 65)

Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine

François Rauber

1933–2003 (age 70)

cimetière de Guainville

Didier Derlich

1965–2000 (age 35)

cimetière de Paris

Didier Derlich was a French astrologer who practiced his craft with dedication.

Jean-Pierre Dulau

1912–2009 (age 97)

Bartins Cemetery of Vichy

Jean-Pierre Dulau was a military officer whose steadfast leadership and quiet courage earned the respect of comrades.

Léon David

1901–2000 (age 99)

Cimetière de Roquevaire

Léon David was a French politician who served his constituents throughout the twentieth century.

Grégory Lemarchal

1983–2007 (age 24)

cemetery of Sonnaz

Georges Lazzarino

1921–2002 (age 81)

Cimetière de Roquevaire

Georges Lazzarino was a French politician dedicated to public service.

Bruno Bonhuil

1960–2005 (age 45)

cimetière de la Neuvillette

Bruno Bonhuil was a fearless motorcycle racer who thrilled fans with his daring speed and gracious sportsmanship.

Olga Wormser

1912–2002 (age 90)

cemetery of Chailly-en-Bière

Olga Wormser was a French historian whose scholarly contributions enriched historical knowledge.

René Girier

1919–2000 (age 81)

cimetière de la Neuvillette

René Girier was a thoughtful writer whose work captured human dignity with elegant prose.

Henri Duvillard

1910–2001 (age 91)

Cimetière de Colombey-les-Deux-Églises

Henri Duvillard was a French politician who served throughout the twentieth century.

Maurice Cardon

1925–2002 (age 77)

Cimetière de Fontenay-sous-Bois

Maurice Cardon was a sculptor whose chiselled forms brought warmth to public spaces and private reverence.

Norbert Glanzberg

1910–2001 (age 91)

Neuilly-sur-Seine New Communal Cemetery

Alain Le Ray

1910–2007 (age 97)

Cimetière de Vémars

Henri Génès

1919–2005 (age 86)

Neuilly-sur-Seine New Communal Cemetery

Henri Gorce-Franklin

1906–2000 (age 94)

Neuilly-sur-Seine New Communal Cemetery

Henri Gorce-Franklin was a politician whose principled service helped shape Neuilly-sur-Seine's civic life.

Maurice Arreckx

1917–2001 (age 84)

Cimetière central de Toulon

Charles Constant

1911–2005 (age 94)

Aimargues Cemetery

Charles Constant was a cherished Aimargues resident whose generous spirit touched neighbors and friends.

Jacques Serres

d. 2007

Aimargues Cemetery

Jacques Serres was remembered by those who knew him.

François Stahly

1911–2006 (age 95)

Longs-Réages cemetery

Bertrand Poirot-Delpech

1929–2006 (age 77)

Longs-Réages cemetery

Bertrand Jérôme

1926–2006 (age 80)

Longs-Réages cemetery

Bertrand Jérôme was a radio personality whose warm voice guided listeners through decades of news and culture.

Francine Bloch

1916–2005 (age 89)

Longs-Réages cemetery

Francine Bloch was a French literary critic whose work enriched literary understanding.

Guy d'Arcangues

1924–2004 (age 80)

Cemetery of Arcangues

Guy d'Arcangues penned reflective poetry that celebrated memory and place.

Max Meynier

1938–2006 (age 68)

Guillotière New Cemetery

French singer Max Meynier (1938–2006) left an enduring mark on French music.

Élisabeth Boselli

1914–2005 (age 91)

Guillotière New Cemetery

Raymond Abescat

1891–2001 (age 110)

Cemetery of Puteaux

Henri Malartre

1905–2005 (age 100)

Guillotière New Cemetery

Henri Malartre dedicated his long life to steady civic guardianship in Lyon.

Philippe Maillard-Bruné

1910–2007 (age 97)

Longs-Réages cemetery

Motorcycle racer Philippe Maillard-Bruné (1910–2007) was a dedicated competitor in French motorsport.

René Mekki

1919–2002 (age 83)

Longs-Réages cemetery

René Mekki championed integrity and civic engagement throughout his political career.

Daniel Dropsit

1942–2009 (age 67)

Cimetière du crématorium de Beuvrages

French politician Daniel Dropsit (1942–2009) dedicated his career to public service.

Gilbert Cachera

1920–2007 (age 87)

Cimetière de Wasnes-au-Bac

Gilbert Cachera was known for steady, service-driven leadership in public life.

Alain Gottvallès

1942–2008 (age 66)

Cimetière d'Aubenas

Roger Tréville

1902–2005 (age 103)

Cimetière de Saint-Capraise-de-Lalinde

Victor Cosson

1915–2009 (age 94)

Cimetière de l'avenue Pierre-Grenier

Georges Poujouly

1940–2000 (age 60)

Cimetière nouveau de Noisy-le-Grand

Louise Carletti

1922–2002 (age 80)

Cimetière de l'avenue Pierre-Grenier

Nicole Chollet

1914–2003 (age 89)

Cimetière de l'avenue Pierre-Grenier

Nicole Chollet brought warmth and authenticity to her stage and screen performances.

Paweł Jocz

1943–2008 (age 65)

Cimetière de l'avenue Pierre-Grenier

Graphic designer Paweł Jocz (1943–2008) brought Polish artistic vision to European design.

Yves Ehrer

1925–2006 (age 81)

Cimetière de Pont-sur-Yonne

Yves Ehrer combined administrative skill with thoughtful public service.

Blanchette Brunoy

1915–2005 (age 90)

cimetière du Nord

Jean Falala

1929–2005 (age 76)

cimetière du Nord

Jean Falala offered steady advocacy and kindness to those he served.

Albert Augier

1924–2007 (age 83)

Cimetière Nord de Saint-Mandé

French actor Albert Augier (1924–2007) was a distinguished performer in French theatre and cinema.

Jacques Ferrière

1932–2005 (age 73)

Cemetery of Arcueil

Jacques Ferrière delighted audiences with sincere and witty screen performances.

Alexandre Derveaux

1921–2006 (age 85)

Cimetière de Guesnain

French politician Alexandre Derveaux (1921–2006) served his community with dedication.

François Dornier

1913–2008 (age 95)

Cemetery of Bry-sur-Marne

François Dornier was a devoted spiritual guide whose compassion comforted many.