Suzanne Mayer Tarica

Meanwhile, her parents, aunt, and grandparents were sheltered by friends in an empty storage space. After spending two months in the convent, Suzanne and her family secretly left to cross the border into Switzerland.

In October 1943, they took a train to a village called St. Cergues-les-Voirons, near the Swiss border. Under the cover of night, they crossed the border on foot.

In 1945, following the liberation of France, Suzanne and her mother received two train tickets from Geneva to return to Nice. Though her father was not a French citizen, he stayed with the family and managed to sneak back into the country.

Suzanne spent her school years in Nice and was actively involved in the local synagogue community. She also participated in the Eclaireurs Israelites movement.