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Vincent P. Guinn



Vince Guinn passed away in his sleep on 7 November 2002.  He was recovering from a stroke suffered in August.  His death came just two days before his 85th birthday.

 

Dr. Guinn was a world-renowned forensic chemist and an expert in analytical radiochemistry and neutron activation analysis.  He was passionate about his work and educating young scientists, myself included.  

 

A memorial fund has been established with the assistance of the American Nuclear Society:

 

Vincent P. Guinn Memorial Fund

American Nuclear Society

Attn: Mr. Christian Krapp

555 North Kensington Avenue

La Grange Park, IL   60526.

 

The fund will be used to assist students pursuing research in these areas.  His widow, Maria Gavrilas-Guinn asks that you consider a contribution to this fund in lieu of flowers. 

 

 

Thomas L. Morgan, PhD

Director, Health Physics

Radiation Safety Officer

Isotope Products Laboratories

661-309-1033 (voice)

661-257-8303 (fax)