BIOGRAPHY

Laurence Cochet was born in the commune of Voiron in Isère department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, on 16 May 1910. At some point, she got married and had at least three sons: Pierre, Claude, and Jean-François.

Since her 104th birthday in 2014, and every birthday thereafter except her 110th, the Mayor of Voiron, Julien Polat, visited her every year. At the time of her passing, she had great-great-grandchildren.

Laurence Cochet passed away in Voiron, on 17 November 2020, at the age of 110 years, 185 days.

RECOGNITION

Her age was validated by the European Supercentenarian Organisation (ESO) on 16 May 2024, but it has yet to be recognized by LongeviQuest.

ATTRIBUTION

* “En ce 16 mai 2020, Laurence Cochet, la doyenne de Voiron, fête ses… 110 ans” – Facebook (Julien Polat), 16 May 2020

* “Elle était née le 16 mai 1910…” – Facebook (Julien Polat), 17 November 2020

* “Voiron : la doyenne de la commune, âgée de 110 ans, s’est éteinte” – Le Dauphiné Libéré, 17 November 2020

* Madame Laurence COCHET née DUCROUX – Libra Memoria

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