EMBLETON FRSC, Dr. Tony Frederick Wallace October 1, 1929 - November 13, 2020 On Friday, November 13th, at his daughter's home in Woodbridge, surrounded by family, with his daughter and granddaughter holding his hands, after a month of complications in a 7-year battle with various cancers. Born in Hornchurch, Essex, England, October 1, 1929, he earned a PhD in physics in 1952 from Imperial College London. A one year post-doctoral fellowship at the National Research Council in Ottawa turned into a four decade career there. He also taught occasionally at the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, and MIT. A former President of the Acoustical Society of America, its Standards Director, and associate editor of its journal, he was recipient of the Society's Bruce Lindsay Award, Silver Medal in Noise, and Gold Medal. He was active in the Institute of Noise Control Engineering and International INCE. He was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and served as its Treasurer, as well as a Foreign Associate of the US National Academy of Engineering. He retired to Nobleton in the early 1990s to be near family. Husband of the late Dr. Eileen Embleton for 62 years (deceased 2016), father of Dr. Sheila Embleton (Dr. Wolfgang Ahrens), and grandfather of Anne Ahrens-Embleton (Cai Durbin). Predeceased by his parents Frederick William Howard Embleton and Lucy Violet Muriel (Wallace) Embleton. Survived by two brothers-in-law, a sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews in England, Australia, and Switzerland. There will be a private family funeral, to be followed in post-COVID-19 times, with a celebration of life (contact [email protected]). In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Embleton Award for Women in Science and Engineering at York University (https://giving.yorku.ca/EmbletonAward), the Royal Society of Canada (282 Somerset St. W., Ottawa, ON K2P 0J6, 613-991-9007), or a charity of your choice. Our thanks go to Dr. Sridhar and her team at Princess Margaret Hospital (Drs. Solow, Stecca and Alt; Nurse Wilson and Administrative Assistant Paquette). Nobody fought harder for him, especially in the last month, than Dr. Sridhar, except of course Tony himself.

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Published by Toronto Star on Jan. 2, 2021.

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Christopher Grant PhD, MD, Professor Emeritus UWO Biochemistry

March 8, 2021

Dr. Tony Embleton and his wife Dr. Eileen Embleton were close friends of my parents, George & Christine Grant, for many years - beginning when they lived up the street from our family in Ottawa. My parents had little experience with higher education; so both Tony and Eileen were unconsciously drafted into keeping an eye on my interests and plans throughout highschool. They were absolutely extraordinary people - even by comparison with other extraordinary people. Somehow they managed to combine superb minds and hard honest work, with wonderful personalities and a genuine enjoyment of helping others and mentoring others. Eileen's capable support was one of the factors that made it possible for her husband to so successfully handle the many challenging roles that came his way as the world recognized his talents. He in turn never bragged of his own super ability, but seemed instead to feel more comfortable to be seen as 'Clark Kent'. I will never forget you Tony, or your wonderful wife Eileen.

Dr. John W. Cavanaugh

November 30, 2020

My father William was also ASA President and a Gold Medal Winner a few months before he passed away last year. He was also born in 1929 and I'm quite sure he knew Dr. Embleton given his active association with INCE. On behalf of the Cavanaugh family, please accept our sincere condolences.

David Fox

November 27, 2020

Condolences to Sheila and all the family from the Ottawa Foxes. As your former neighbours we fondly remember your dad (and mom).

Andre Lapierre

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