Windham – Ida A. Fecteau, 95, died on Thursday, September 7, 2017, with her family by her side. She was born in Montella, Italy, on April 2, 1922, the daughter of Nicola and Lucia (Marinari) D'Alessandro. Ida lost both her parents when she was very young, and was placed in an orphanage at the early age of nine. In 1939, she made the journey to immigrate to the United States. She arrived at Ellis Island, and stayed there a week while awaiting her uncle Genesio Marinari, Jr. before heading to Washington D.C. Ida was a hard worker with a tremendous amount of drive. She was even able to teach herself the English language by going to the movies. She then began writing to a pen pal, George P. Fecteau, a Westbrook native who was in the service in during WWII. The pair became close and were eventually married. Together they raised their four sons in the Windham community. Family was an integral part of Ida's life, and she always thought of others before herself. Ida was an exceptional cook, with recipes from the "old" country. Her spaghetti sauce was out of this world, and she enjoyed making cakes and pies. Ida also enjoyed working with her hands, whether that it was in her garden tending to her flowers, or helping hem a dress. Ida is survived by three sons, Gene Fecteau and wife Sue of Windham, Stephen Fecteau and wife Sue Morse of Casco, and Nick Fecteau and wife Annette of Poland; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, George P. Fecteau in 1980; her son George R. Fecteau; and her brother Sabino D'Alessandro. Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Friday, September 22, 2017 at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Rd., Windham. Burial will be at a later date in Arlington Cemetery. To express condolences and to participate in Ida's online tribute please visit www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com Memorial donations in Ida's honor may be made to Hospice of Southern, 180 US Rte. 1, Suite 1, Scarborough, ME 04074.