Ida Mae Felder, 87, of Stratford and formerly of New Haven, peacefully entered eternal rest on August 1, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late William Felder, Sr.
Born on May 29, 1938, in Manning, South Carolina, Ida was the cherished daughter of the late Herbert Dingle and Sarah Pearson Dingle. She dedicated many years of distinguished service to Yale University as a Custodian before her retirement. A longstanding and devoted member of the former St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in New Haven, Ida lived a life centered on faith, compassion and the love of her family.
Ida’s legacy of grace and love lives on through her children: William Felder, Jr. (Gwenadine), Larry Felder (Gail), Linda Felder, Alan Felder (Regina), Bruce Felder, Ronald Felder, Carol Felder Anderson (Richard), Pamela Felder, and Monique Felder (Patrick Devers). She will be lovingly remembered by her eleven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a host of adoring relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her children Craig Felder, Kelvin Felder, and Beverly Felder, as well as her brother, Willie Albert Dingle.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Matthew’s UFWB Church, 400 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Burial will follow at Beaverdale Memorial Park. Family and friends may pay their respects at the church during the viewing from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M.
To the Felder, we are deeply saddened by the passing of you dear mother. We were neighbors for many years. We loved you Mother dearly too. She was quite a lady and a beautiful spiritual soul. My mom and Mrs Felder, would have dinner and dessert on the porch. They would have long conversations and laughter. She will be truly missed. Love the Belton Family.🙏🏾
Mrs Ida was a quiet person, and a lovely person . One great lady gone and will be missed., Praying for the family my condolences to all of you.
Mrs. Felder you will truly be missed. 💕
Our deepest condolences to the Felder Family in memory of Mrs Ida and Brother Bill. They were both mentors to me and my wife Karen in both our professional careers, and in addition, being an example to us in encouraging and guiding us in the longevity of our marriage. Mrs Ida a beautiful and gentle quiet spirit by his side, and my brother Bill a wise man who “lived in Christ” he always reminded me “Curt, the truth doesn’t need any help it stands by it’s self”, and reminding me “she (Ida) calls me Daddy and I call her Mama”.
You both will always be in our hearts, rest together now in heavenly peace
To the family, God bless you all, be encouraged your parents leave a great legacy
Brother Curtis Greene
To the family: I send my condolences..
I met Mrs. Felder while her daughter Carole attended grade school with my daughter Dana. I found her to be very pleasant and always present in the school. To the family, hold on to those memories, she is gone but will always be remembered by you and many others!💐😇🙏🏾
Peace and Blessings Keep The Faith Family 🙏🏼💜🙏🏼
My condolences. She was a dear, sweet woman. I enjoyed the long talks with her. My God comfort the family in this time of bereavement.
felder ;so sorry for your loss of your beloved mother. Remember ;Grief never ends-but changes, it’a a passage not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness ,nor lack of faith it the price of love. may God give you and keep you in perfect peace. Debra Senior & family
To the Felder family sending my deepest condolences to you all. Mrs. Felder always had a beautiful smile every time I seen her a virtuous women she was just know she will always be with you all may god give you strength on today🙏🏾♥️🙏🏾
My condolences to the Felder family.We we’ve been neighbors for many years. Mrs.Felder was always such a kind and beautiful person.She always attended family events and was a part of the family.May God bless and keep the family!
Thoughts and Prayers 🙏
Tothe Felder FAMILY I am sending prayers and my sincere condolences your mom was a wonderful woman that I worked with for many years at Lincoln Bassett School PTA were we became friends she was a woman that would do anything for children and community i will always have a special place in my heart for her love and respect Florence Caldwell