In memoriam - Maurice Monnier

Maurice Monier passed away on April 13th in his flat in Citadines. His friends at Citadines wrote:

“Maurice was born in Saint-Étienne, France, on June 18, 1938 and would have been 85 in June. In the years 1975-76, he stayed several times at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry before permanently settling in Auroville in 1986-87, where he fulfilled various functions, the main one being to dig wells with the Water Service for the community. Later he participated several years in the Housing Service, after which he actively helped in the development of the unit Aquadyn. His great availability and continuous presence in these services left a lasting impression with those who knew him.

Maurice has always been an ardent defender of Auroville and was totally involved in the community. His ability to be attentive, coupled with a humorous look at things, made interactions with him enjoyable and rewarding. His generosity and discretion were rare and precious qualities, which undoubtedly had a positive impact on the people who knew him. His sincerity and inner depth were testifying to an authentic and endearing personality.”

Maurice’s remains were cremated at the Auroville Burial and Cremation Ground on April 19th.