Frederique Kerestadjian maire of Parisot (82) had been missing since Wednesday evening and was found dead in his car near to St Antonin Noble Val after an extensive search, including helicopters, on Thursday.
Described as the man who re-dynamised the village since his election as maire in 2008, the 54 year old was married with 5 children. A pharmacist whose wife is in charge of the village pharmacy since 2004 he was particularly concerned with the health provision in small villages like Parisot and prime mover in the establishment of a health centre there.
"Fred" as he was known, was also vice chairman of the community of communes and was re-elected maire this year.
Police have given no cause of death, but suicide is suspected.
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