Deaths in the 2000s

Claude Giraud

1923–2001 (age 78)

cimetière Saint-Martial de Chauvigny

Claude Giraud was a French impresario whose career advanced cultural and artistic endeavors.

Georges Arvanitas

1931–2005 (age 74)

Cimetière communal de Sénart

Renée Milovanoff

1910–2008 (age 98)

cimetière Saint-Baudile

Renée Milovanoff was a French woman whose life spanned nearly a century.

Jacqueline Gros

1941–2007 (age 66)

cimetière Saint-Baudile

Jacqueline Gros is remembered for the warm, supportive presence she gave to many in the Saint-Baudile community.

Hélène Petter

1912–2007 (age 95)

Right Bank Cemetery, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges

Hélène Petter was a French painter whose work enriched the artistic traditions of her time.

Jacques Villeret

1951–2005 (age 54)

cimetière de Perrusson

Olivier Clément

1921–2009 (age 88)

cimetière de Marsillargues

A.D.G.

1947–2004 (age 57)

cimetière de Véretz

Georges Barrier

1933–2008 (age 75)

cimetière de Chozeau

Georges Barrier was a French actor whose career contributed to theater and cinema.

Jacques Cardona

1946–2008 (age 62)

cimetière d'Aussonne (Rue du Salut)

Jacques Cardona is remembered for crafting soulful songs that brought comfort and connection to listeners.

Antoinette Reille

1907–2001 (age 94)

cimetière de Rothéneuf

Antoinette Reille was a French nurse who dedicated her life to healthcare and community service.

René Mouterde

1915–2007 (age 92)

cimetière de Chuyer

René Mouterde is remembered for his compassionate ministry and steady spiritual guidance.

Daniel Ceccaldi

1927–2003 (age 76)

old cemetery of Meaux

Guy Breton

1919–2008 (age 89)

cimetière Saint-Bernard de Vallauris

Guy Breton is remembered for sharing thoughtful writing that gently encouraged reflection.

Roger Capron

1922–2006 (age 84)

Vallauris old cemetery

Paula de Demerson

1925–2008 (age 83)

Cimetière de Bardines

Paula de Demerson is remembered for her historical research that deepened appreciation of local heritage.

Christian Bernadac

1937–2003 (age 66)

cimetière de Tarascon-sur-Ariège

Christian Bernadac was a French writer whose literary contributions enriched twentieth-century French culture.

Gisèle Grandpré

1912–2002 (age 90)

cimetière de Saint-Just-d'Ardèche

Gisèle Grandpré is remembered for her luminous film performances that spoke with sincerity.

Gustave Thibon

1903–2001 (age 98)

cimetière de Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche

Gérard de Suresnes

1961–2005 (age 44)

cimetière de Désertines

Gérard de Suresnes is remembered for bringing warmth and thoughtful storytelling to radio audiences.

Cecile de Brunhoff

1903–2003 (age 100)

cimetière de La Digne-d'Aval

Marceline Lenoir

1921–2007 (age 86)

Cimetière du Val-Saint-Germain

Marceline Lenoir is remembered for heartfelt performances that resonated with audiences.

Louis Néel

1904–2000 (age 96)

cimetière d'Enlias

Simone Simon

1911–2005 (age 94)

cimetière Château-Gombert

Georges Bordonove

1920–2007 (age 87)

cimetière du Château-d'Oléron

André Lagarde

1912–2001 (age 89)

cimetière des Tilleuls

André Lagarde is remembered for his thoughtful historical work that honored past generations.

Pierre Joubert

1910–2002 (age 92)

cimetière de Loix

Guy de Rothschild

1909–2007 (age 98)

cimetière de Touques

Michel Habib-Deloncle

1921–2006 (age 85)

Cemetery of Lion-sur-Mer

Michel Habib-Deloncle was a French lawyer whose professional career spanned much of the twentieth century.

Guy Degrenne

1925–2006 (age 81)

Saint-Benoît cemetery (Vire)

Yvan Audouard

1914–2004 (age 90)

cimetière de Fontvieille

Yvan Audouard was a French screenwriter who contributed to the development of French cinema.

Frédéric Botton

1936–2008 (age 72)

cimetière de Reux

Composer Frédéric Botton wove memorable melodies for film and television.

Jean Deschamps

1920–2007 (age 87)

cimetière des Baux-de-Provence

Madeleine Barbulée

1910–2001 (age 91)

cimetière d'Anisy

Maude Ethelind Halliday D'Oyly

1912–2005 (age 93)

cimetière de Luc-sur-Mer

Maude Ethelind Halliday D'Oyly was a woman whose life spanned nearly a century of French history.

Odette Duchez (Tirard)

1906–2005 (age 99)

cimetière Saint-Gabriel

Resistance fighter Odette Duchez (Tirard) embodied courage during the Occupation.

Yves Rocher

1930–2009 (age 79)

cimetière de La Gacilly

Robert Merle

1908–2004 (age 96)

cimetière d'Aiguillon

Writer Robert Merle translated profound human stories to page and screen.

Rosella Hightower

1920–2008 (age 88)

cimetière de Locmaria

Lucien Jeunesse

1918–2008 (age 90)

cimetière de Landévant

Singer Lucien Jeunesse lent his voice to beloved chansons.

Ferdinand Gilson

1898–2006 (age 108)

cimetière des Choux

Ferdinand Gilson was a French mechanic whose skilled work contributed to his community.

Jean-Marc Bory

1934–2001 (age 67)

cimetière de Locmaria

Suzanne Grey

1917–2005 (age 88)

cimetière d'Arradon

Suzanne Grey was a French film actor whose career contributed to twentieth-century cinema.

Bernard Le Moine

1942–2002 (age 60)

cimetière de Guégon, rue de Bisoizon

Father Bernard Le Moine shepherded parishioners with steady faith.

Philippe Agostini

1910–2001 (age 91)

cimetière de Grimaud

Odette Joyeux

1914–2000 (age 86)

cimetière de Grimaud

André François

1915–2005 (age 90)

cimetière de Grisy-les-Plâtres

Guy Lux

1919–2003 (age 84)

cimetière de Saint-Gratien

Henri Attal

1936–2003 (age 67)

cimetière de Berck

Henri Attal was a French actor whose performances enriched the entertainment landscape of his time.

Robert Paparemborde

1948–2001 (age 53)

Cimetière de Féas