“Hank”
7-3-34 to 3-12-18
Family and friends morn the loss of Hank, who passed away at his home in Carmel on
March 12, 2018.
Hank had a wonderful sense of humor and a quick wit. He was a curious soul, who
loved to travel and had a special place in his heart for Paris. His passions included
supporting artists, enjoying fine cuisine, settling in with a good book and staying current
on world events.
Hank Conlan was born in Boston MA, the son of Sally and Joe Conlan and was one of
six children. Hank attended The Groton School and Yale University. While at Yale,
Hank shared his wonderful tenor singing voice as part of the Whiffenpoofs. After
college, he served as an officer in the Navy.
Hank and Gretchen “Getty” Conlan (1936-2008) married in 1961 and moved from the
East Coast to Palo Alto, where Hank joined the budding high tech industry in its infancy
and started a variety of companies. After raising five children together, they retired to
Carmel.
He spent many decades giving back to people in recovery and assisting them with their
spiritual journey.
In 2012, Hank married Rika Cornwall and they split their time between Carmel and their
farm in Pennsylvania. Hank enjoyed bringing the Conlan and Cornwall clans together
for family events.
He is survived by his wife, Rika; his daughter, Betsy; sons, Bill, Peter, Dave and Ben,
daughters-in-law, Heather and Marilyn and grandchildren, Blair and Ryan (soon to be
born). Additionally Hank leaves his brother, Joe, and many loving extended family and
friends. We will all miss him very much!
There will be a Celebration of Life at The Old Capital Club, in Monterey, at 2pm on April
7th, 2018. Bequest can be made to the Salvation Army or the Special Olympics
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