Karen H. (Estrella) Bettencourt, 46, of Tiverton, peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Todd E. Bettencourt.

Karen was born in Fall River, daughter of Joan (McElroy) Sadaitis and her husband Michael of North Carolina and the late Antone J. Estrella. Karen had been a longtime resident of Tiverton.

She had worked as a home care nurse for many years. She was a talented, creative and compassionate person who loved spending time with her family, friends and fur babies.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff in the Oncology Department at Charlton Memorial Hospital for the care and support that they gave to Karen.

She was the loving mother of Frederick T. Preece and Jillian E. Preece; she also leaves four brothers, Antone Estrella, Michael Estrella and Robert Estrella, all of Westport, and Joseph Estrella of Fall River; two sisters, Gail Neeld of Tiverton and Jenifer Coite of Westport; her mother-in-law, Diana Bettencourt; along with many nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements under the direction of the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Road, Westport.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.potterfuneralservice.com.