François Carbonell, president of the rural mayors of Orne, died at the age of 66

The mayor of Vitrai-sous-L'Aigle, François Carbonell, died on Monday November 4, 2024. Aged 66, he was also, since September 2021, the president of the association of rural mayors of Orne.

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The president of the rural mayors of Orne François Carbonell died this Monday, November 4, 2024, at the age of 66. The mayor of Vitrai-sous-L'Aigle, re-elected in 2020 for a fifth term, was swept away by illness. A retired journalist, he was very involved in local community life, particularly in the fight against illiteracy.

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Vice-president of the community of communes of Pays de L'Aigle for thirty years, François Carbonell directed the intercommunal social action center (CIAS) of the local authority for two terms. Since his last election, he has been in charge of town planning.

A word “percussive and full of truth”

“He was a friend. A guy of integrity, courage and great intelligence who followed through on his convictions. He was outspoken, his words were impactful and full of truth. He did not compromise with the things that seemed essential to him and had the fiber for the common cause. testifies Jean Sellier, president of the community of communes of the Pays de L'Aigle and mayor of Saint-Sulpice-sur-Risle.