<p>He was 83 and survived by four Sons and three daughters, family sources said.<br />Former president of Kottayam district Congress Committee, Mathew, popularly known as Pala K M Mathew, was editor of Malayala Manorama for the last 15 years.<br /><br />Author of over 20 books on children's literature, Mathew was director of Balasahitya Institute.<br /><br />He also served as vice-chairman of Kerala Khadi Gramodyoga Bhavan and director of Bala Sahitya Institute.<br /><br />The body will be laid to rest at the Loordh Church here tomorrow afternoon.</p>
<p>He was 83 and survived by four Sons and three daughters, family sources said.<br />Former president of Kottayam district Congress Committee, Mathew, popularly known as Pala K M Mathew, was editor of Malayala Manorama for the last 15 years.<br /><br />Author of over 20 books on children's literature, Mathew was director of Balasahitya Institute.<br /><br />He also served as vice-chairman of Kerala Khadi Gramodyoga Bhavan and director of Bala Sahitya Institute.<br /><br />The body will be laid to rest at the Loordh Church here tomorrow afternoon.</p>