Harold Urey
1893–1981 (age 88)
Chemist, Nobel Laureate
Biography
Harold Urey was a pioneering chemist whose discovery of heavy hydrogen earned the Nobel Prize and opened new pathways in both science and medicine. His curiosity and rigorous pursuit of knowledge helped illuminate the fundamental workings of matter for generations of researchers.
His extraordinary contributions are honored at Fairfield Cemetery, where his memory encourages future scientists to explore with integrity.