Mary C. (Donoghue) Fernandes, of Melrose, died at her home on Feb. 14, 2018 at the age of 87. Mary was born & raised in Mission Hill and a graduate of Mission Hill High School. She resided in Melrose for over 60 years and worked as a Claim Adjuster for Central Mutual Insurance Co. of Boston & Waltham for over 35 years before her retirement at the age of 62. Mary was a member of St. Mary's Church in Melrose, St. Mary's Ladies' Sodality and the Melrose Women's Club. She volunteered at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital Gift Shop and at the Melrose voting polls. Mary enjoyed yard sales, reading, puzzles and cooking. She loved spending time with her "Circle of Friends" in Melrose and traveling to York, ME, Newfound Lake & the White Mountains in New Hampshire. Mary's family and grandchildren were the most important part of her life. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Delfino J. "Del" Fernandes for over 50 years. Loving mother of Mary Ellen Morrissey, Jean M. Shay & her husband David, all of Melrose, Pauline A. Re & her husband Steven of Medford and Ann M. Giso & her husband Joseph of Woburn. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Brian, Alexander, Garrett, Christopher, Michael G. and Allyson. Caring sister of Joseph Donoghue & his wife Kay of Billerica and the late Teresa Moura and Edward Donoghue. Also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Monday, Feb. 19th from 4-8PM. Procession from the Gately Funeral Home on Tuesday, Feb. 20th at 8:45AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, 9 Herbert St., Melrose at 10AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Burial in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church, 46 Myrtle St., Melrose, MA 02176.