He was 83 and survived by four Sons and three daughters, family sources said.
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.
Author of over 20 books on children's literature, Mathew was director of Balasahitya Institute.
He also served as vice-chairman of Kerala Khadi Gramodyoga Bhavan and director of Bala Sahitya Institute.
The body will be laid to rest at the Loordh Church here tomorrow afternoon.
Published 22 December 2010, 10:33 IST