Peacefully at the F. J. Davey Home on Monday March 20, 2023, at the age of 89. Predeceased by her husband Ernest. Mother of Brenda Kucher (Frank), Susan Greco (Mac) and (late Ken Greco), late Angelo Stortini (Mary-Lou), late Dante Stortini, Ernest Jr. (Wendy), Lou Anne Stortini (Snider), late Gordon Stortini, Shirley Stortini, and Gene Stortini. Grandmother of Jason, Shannon, Brandon, Frankie, Isaac, Randy, Johnathon, Tracy, Kody and Victoria (Fiancé Mac). Great grandmother of Kirah, Beckett, Lelynd, Michael, Matthew, Kensie, Kadence, Carter, Cole, Kaia, Neila and Lou. Predeceased by her parents Gordon and Mae Ferguson. Survived by her brother Larry Ferguson (Helen) and predeceased by her siblings Shirley, Lloyd, and Dianne.

As per Murlene’s wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no visitation or service.

Thank you to the F. J. Davey Home for the care given to Murlene.

Memorial donations may be made to the Sault Ste. Marie Soup Kitchen Community Centre (payable to or online at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/16421?v2=true).