Gladys R. McMorrow, 89, of Bedford, died on Christmas morning at Carleton-Willard Village in Bedford.

Mrs. McMorrow was born in Lowell, MA on March 4, 1925, and she was the daughter of the late Julio and Therese Coelho.

She was employed by Honeywell Corp. in Waltham as a receptionist until her retirement in 1980. She was a longtime member of St. Michael Parish in Bedford.

Mrs. McMorrow was the beloved wife of the late Edward F. McMorrow and sister of the late Dolores Leite and Deolinda Mendonsa.

She is survived by her sisters, Ida Alves and Mary Brygider and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are private.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Church, 90 Concord Rd., Bedford, MA 01730.