Deaths in the 2010s
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Emmanuelle de Dampierre
1913–2012 (age 99)
Passy Cemetery
Jean-Claude Demay
1946–2012 (age 66)
Ordizan
Jean-Claude Demay was a poet whose verses celebrated the spirit of Ordizan.
Louis Délieux
1918–2018 (age 100)
Sainte-Livrade
Louis Délieux was a farmer whose steadfast care sustained Sainte-Livrade.
Mohamed Merah
1988–2012 (age 24)
Cornebarrieu
Christian Toma
1934–2018 (age 84)
Cornebarrieu
Christian Toma (1934–2018) was a French actor.
Francis Gilles
1953–2017 (age 64)
Précy-sur-Oise
Francis Gilles was a jurist whose principled counsel served Précy-sur-Oise.
François Doubin
1933–2019 (age 86)
Soligny-la-Trappe
François Doubin (April 23, 1933 – June 18, 2019) was a French politician and cabinet minister.
Gérard Marin
1926–2016 (age 90)
Fleury
Gérard Marin was a journalist whose thoughtful reporting served the people of Fleury.
Jules Mougin
1912–2010 (age 98)
Les Verchers-sur-Layon
Jules Mougin (1912–2010) was a French poet.
David Servan-Schreiber
1961–2011 (age 50)
Veulettes-sur-Mer
Xavier Gouyou-Beauchamps
1937–2019 (age 82)
Montaigu-de-Quercy
Xavier Gouyou-Beauchamps (25 April 1937 – 15 January 2019) was a French executive in the entertainment industry.
Claude Pierre-Brossolette
1928–2017 (age 89)
Recloses
Claude Pierre-Brossolette was an official who guided Recloses with dignity and care.
Henri Hours
1926–2017 (age 91)
Sérézin-du-Rhône
Henri Hours was a historian whose work preserved the stories of Sérézin-du-Rhône.
Léon Brevière
1931–2010 (age 79)
Pecquencourt Communal Cemetery
Dedicated Pecquencourt statesman remembered for steady civic leadership.
Michel Bouchez
1937–2018 (age 81)
Fouquieres-les-Lens Communal Cemetery
Michel Bouchez was a politician who lived from 1937 to 2018.
Christophe Salengro
1953–2018 (age 65)
Lens Eastern Communal Cemetery
Passionate actor whose performances celebrated humanity and his Lens heritage.
Krisztina Rády
1968–2010 (age 42)
Moustey
Krisztina Rády was a writer who lived from 1968 to 2010.
Sébastien Proisy
1978–2015 (age 37)
Hasnon churchyard
Entrepreneurial visionary recognized for uplifting community and commerce alike.
Pierre Vaneck
1931–2010 (age 79)
Luberon
René Prud'homme
1923–2015 (age 92)
Marbaix Communal Cemetery
Calm and principled leader committed to consensus and civic responsibility.
Émile Mocq
1930–2015 (age 85)
Lallaing Communal Cemetery
Émile Mocq was an official who lived from 1930 to 2015.
Gino Ferrari
1923–2013 (age 90)
Fenain Communal Cemetery
Fenain politician who fused progress with heartfelt community care.
Jean-Claude Lukaszewski
1940–2014 (age 74)
Fenain Communal Cemetery
Jean-Claude Lukaszewski was a correspondent who lived from 1940 to 2014.
Patrick Roy
1957–2011 (age 54)
Denain Communal Cemetery
Lise London
1916–2012 (age 96)
Cimetière parisien d'Ivry
Arsène Tchakarian
1916–2018 (age 102)
Cimetière parisien d'Ivry
Pierre Daix
1922–2014 (age 92)
Cimetière parisien d'Ivry
Liane Mozère
1939–2013 (age 74)
Cimetière parisien d'Ivry
Maurice Ulrich
1925–2012 (age 87)
Cimetière parisien d'Ivry
Maurice Ulrich was a politician who lived from 1925 to 2012.
Abdel Hafed Benotman
1960–2015 (age 55)
Cimetière parisien d'Ivry
Screenwriter whose narratives honored the complexity of everyday lives.
Cicerone Ionițoiu
1924–2014 (age 90)
Cimetière parisien d'Ivry
Cicerone Ionițoiu was a writer who lived from 1924 to 2014.
Alain Fréhaut
1950–2019 (age 69)
Bavay Communal Cemetery
Bavay leader who championed democratic values and community connection.
André Paillart
1959–2014 (age 55)
Bruay Communal Cemetery Extension
André Paillart was a historian who lived from 1959 to 2014.
Pierre Bricout
1927–2015 (age 88)
Abscon Communal Cemetery
Pierre Bricout was a politician who lived from 1927 to 2015.
Jeanne Lécu
1921–2016 (age 95)
Abscon Communal Cemetery
Abscon politician celebrated for inclusive leadership and empowerment.
Jean Delcroix
1935–2014 (age 79)
Jolimetz Communal Cemetery
Jean Delcroix was a politician who lived from 1935 to 2014.
Georges Hage
1921–2015 (age 94)
Douai Cemetery
Douai public servant known for calm leadership and service to all.
Robert Brageu
1929–2011 (age 82)
Douai Cemetery
Robert Brageu was a French sculptor whose works contributed to the artistic heritage of Douai.
Serge Doubrovsky
1928–2017 (age 89)
Cimetière parisien de Bagneux
Rose Laurens
1951–2018 (age 67)
Cimetière parisien de Bagneux
Rose Laurens, previously billed as Rose Merryl (born Rose Podwojny; 4 March 1951 – 29 April 2018), was a French-Polish...
Eduard von Falz-Fein
1912–2018 (age 106)
Russian Orthodox Cemetery in Nice
Pierre Gosnat
1948–2015 (age 67)
Ivry-sur-Seine Communal Cemetery
Rita Renoir
1934–2016 (age 82)
Russian Orthodox Cemetery in Nice
Rita Renoir was a luminous actor whose heartfelt performances captivated audiences and nurtured aspiring artists.
Boris Nosik
1931–2015 (age 84)
Russian Orthodox Cemetery in Nice
Boris Nosik was a Russian writer whose literary works contributed to Russian cultural heritage.
Pierre Thomas
1927–2018 (age 91)
Somain Communal Cemetery
Pierre Thomas was a local historian dedicated to preserving the cultural and historical heritage of Somain.
Josette Wiart
1938–2015 (age 77)
Somain Communal Cemetery
Josette Wiart was a nurturing politician whose passion for social equity left a lasting imprint on her community.
Francesco Smalto
1927–2015 (age 88)
Cimetière parisien de Bagneux
Guy Rottier
1922–2013 (age 91)
Cimetière parisien de Bagneux
Guy Rottier was a French architect whose designs contributed to the built environment of France.
Henri Minczeles
1926–2017 (age 91)
Cimetière parisien de Bagneux
Henri Minczeles was a gifted historian whose thoughtful research and teaching deepened appreciation for shared heritage.
Irène Hilda
1920–2015 (age 95)
Cimetière parisien de Bagneux
Irène Hilda was a French singer whose performances enriched the cultural life of her community.