12/30/2025
Victoria Eastman Ohlandt, a woman of remarkable grace, warmth, and an infectious spirit, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. She was 80 years old.
Born in White Plains, New York, to the late Robert and Annalea Strom Eastman, Victoria’s heart always belonged to the outdoors and the close-knit community of Waccabuc, New York. It was there that she spent her formative years, developing a lifelong love for the quiet beauty of the place she would call home for the majority of her life.
A proud 1963 graduate of John Jay High School, Victoria went on to attend the University of Arizona, graduating in 1967. Shortly after completing her studies, a simple invitation to a blind date changed the course of her life forever. It was there she met Wayne Douglas Ohlandt, the man who would become her husband and lifelong partner in building a beautiful family.
Victoria’s greatest vocation was her family. She spent her life devoted to raising her three children,Matthew, Alexander, and Whitney, instilling in them the same values of kindness and community that she held dear.
Outside the home, Victoria was a vibrant fixture of the Waccabuc Country Club. A formidable presence on the golf course, she combined a competitive spirit with a love for the social camaraderie of the game. Her skill led her to win two Ladies’ Championship titles, and she remained an active and respected member of the Women’s Westchester/Fairfield Golf Association.
Beyond the golf course, Victoria was a woman of many passions. Her garden was a place she found peace and beauty. Known for her "open door" policy, Victoria was happiest when her home was echoing with laughter. She truly loved to host a party, ensuring every guest felt like family. She possessed deep empathy and was always the first to step forward when someone in the community was in need.
As her children grew and started families of their own, Victoria’s heart only grew larger. She warmly welcomed her daughter-in-law, Cristin, and son-in-law, Sean, into the fold. However, her greatest joy in her later years was her role as a grandmother. Her four grandchildren, Wesley, Cameron, Sadie, and Carter, were the lights of her life and her proudest legacy. Nothing could bring a more radiant smile to her face than the time spent with "her four," who will forever carry her spirit forward.
Victoria was predeceased by her beloved husband, Wayne; her parents, Robert and Annalea; and her brother, Spencer.
She is survived by her three children: Matthew Ohlandt, Alexander Ohlandt (Cristin), and Whitney Fairley (Sean). She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Wesley, Sadie, Cam, and Carter; her brother, Bob Eastman (Ann); her sister, Stephanie Eastman (Denis Gillingwater); and a wide circle of nieces, nephews, and dear friends whom she loved as family.
The family wishes to extend their eternal gratitude to Fiona Harris, Victoria’s caregiver, whose loving support and dedicated care provided comfort and peace during her final years.
A celebration of Victoria’s vibrant life will be held in the spring of 2026, when the flowers she so loved are in bloom.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Operation Hope, an organization that works tirelessly to feed and support underprivileged families in Connecticut. Donations may be made online at https://operationhopect.org/
