Barbara (Sirotnak) Dorbuck, 76, of Guilford and Kensington, wife of the late James H. Dorbuck, died Sept. 29 at Smilow Cancer Center in New Haven, surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara enjoyed spending time at Jacobs Beach in Guilford, watching sunsets at the town marina, UConn Huskies Womens Basketball, shopping, and dining out.

The family would like to thank Dr. Mario Sznol and the ninth floor intensive care nurses at Smilow Cancer Center for their care.

Barbara is survived by two daughters, June Ryan and her husband Michael of Newington and Karen Dorbuck of Kensington; a loving family friend, Clif Walton; and three grandchildren, Dylan, Chris and Heather, all of Newington. Barbara is also survived by her "grand dogs," Gracie, Sammie, Nikki and Zandy; and her two cats, Buttercup and Mango.

Funeral services and burial are private. Donations in her memory may be made to The Smilow Cancer Center c/o Yale-New Haven Hospital, 20 York St, New Haven, CT 06510. Burritt Hill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To share a memory, visit www.burritthill.com.