Barbara K. (Stengel) Quinley, 76, of Haddam Quarter Rd., Durham, died unexpectedly Wednesday, (October 26, 2022) at her home.

She was born February 9, 1946 in Middletown, the daughter of the late John and Helen (Brunner) Stengel of Durham. Barbara graduated from the Middlesex Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse at Middlesex Hospital and the Essex Shoreline Clinic for over 40 years.

She enjoyed quilting, cooking and baking, theater, gardening, walking and swimming at Miller's Pond, and vacationing worldwide. Most recently she loved traveling with her family to the Outer Banks. Barbara also loved sharing her crafting and culinary skills with her grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband Roger. Barbara is survived by her son, Matt Quinley and his wife Pamela of Durham; her daughter, Lori Wilson and her husband Erik of Hillsdale, NJ; her brother and sister-in-law, John and Debbie Stengel of Durham; her sister, Christine Aforismo of Middletown; three cherished grandchildren, Megan and Danielle Quinley and Ryder Wilson; several nieces and nephews and numerous extended family, friends and former colleagues.

She will be dearly missed by all.

Funeral services will be held at the Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. Friends may call at the Biega Funeral Home Friday, November 4 from 4-7 p.m., with services beginning at 7 p.m.  To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com