Hillary Landers passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 after a long illness. Hillary was born on July 4, 1957 in Pittsfield, MA. the daughter of Betty and Jack Landers. Her formative years were spent in Weston, MA. She attended secondary school in Milton, MA and Mt. Kisco, NY. She graduated from Skidmore College in 1982, where she majored in Political Science and History. Hillary was a four-year varsity member of the tennis and basketball teams. Her athletic prowess earned her induction into Skidmore’s Hall of Fame. After graduation she worked as a corporate auditor for General Electric. In 1985, she moved to Martha’s Vineyard, her home for much of her life. She worked as a realtor for Barbara Nevin Real Estate and later, with Lisa Stewart, started her own realty company in Edgartown, MA called Lighthouse Properties. Hillary suffered a tragic accident in 2006 that left her a quadriplegic. She spent her last years in Harwich and Yarmouth, MA. Hillary was a devoted mother to her son Jason (Polaski) of Hampden CT. She is predeceased by her parents, and brother Glenn. Hillary leaves behind her sister Sue, brother John, and many other family members and friends who loved her and were inspired by her strength and irrepressible optimistic spirit.
A family funeral service is being planned and a celebration of Hillary’s life will be held when we can all safely gather. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Federation of the Blind or a charity of your choosing. For online condolences and details, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com.
