Carmela Frances "Mela" Mathew, 88, of Remington, died at 3:55 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2011 at Whispering Pines Rehabilitation Center in Monticello. She was born November 14, 1922 in Lynbrook, New York to the late Michael and Julia (Spina) DeLisa. She graduated from Lynbrook High School and received special training from Gruman's Aircraft School. Her marriage was to Leonard E. Mathew on November 25, 1945. He preceded her in death on October 25, 2007. Mela and Leonard lived and farmed in Wolcott most of their life until moving to Remington in 1987. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Remington where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society, past member of Parish Council, and taught CCD for over thirty years. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #280, past director of the Wolcott Community Library, and founding board member of the Wolcott Historical Society. She worked for Gruman's Aircraft Corporation during WWII, and Double Day Publishing. Mela was an avid bridge player and reader. She enjoyed playing golf, and was an active supporter of Tri-County Athletics. She was also an active volunteer for the Sacred Heart Sewing Group and Remington Food Pantry. Surviving are 7 children; Mary Ann Sy (husband: Denny) of Homer, IL, Ellen Atkinson (husband: Don) of Remington, Connie Chamberlain (husband: Bill) of Wolcott, Joyce Tiefiel (husband: Joe) of Clay City, David Mathew (wife: Nancy) of Clay City, Annette Bahler (husband: Ed) of Lafayette and Lee Mathew (wife: Doris) of South Bend, and three sisters; Ida Phillips, Julia Esposito and Josephine Mathew (husband: Marvin). Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Remington with Father Thomas Fox officiating. Interment to follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the Wolcott Community Library.