Mary E. Clemens, 79, died at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital after a brief illness. Born and raised in Melrose, she was a lifelong resident. Mary graduated from St Mary's High School in 1939. She was a homemaker and wife of the late Arthur J. Clemens. Mother of Patricia Sullivan of Ft. Meyers FL and Robert T. Clemens of Melrose. Sister of Frank O'Shea of Medford and the late John O'Shea. Grandmother of Steven L. Clemens. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W Foster St Melrose on Wednesday Feb 21 at 8 AM. Funeral Mass in the Church of the Incarnation, 429 Upham St, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends invited . Visiting hours Tuesday 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 pm. Burial wil be in Wyoming Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Arthritis Foundation, 29 Crafts St., Newton, 02158.