Janice R. (Clark) Estrella, 84, of New Bedford passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday October 7, 2015. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. Estrella.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Mildred M. (Ricketson) Clark, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.

Mrs. Estrella was the proprietor of Jan Estrella School of Dance for many years.

She is survived by her four children, Jill R. Crooks, Thomas R. Estrella, Douglas C. Thatcher, and Kimberly M. Eugenio; ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Her Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, with visiting hours prior to the service from 4-8 PM. A private family burial will be held at Rural Cemetery. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.