Edward G. Nickerson of Somerville passed away April 19th at the Whidden Hospital in Everett. Born and raised in Somerville, he graduated from Somerville High School and was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He worked as a Postal Carrier in Medford & Arlington before retiring. . Beloved brother of Robert Nickerson & his wife Helen of Quincy, Georgia Holtz & her husband Roger of MN, Lois Nickerson & Laura Driscoll both of Somerville & Edith Molloy & her husband Philip of Milton. Also survived by several nieces & nephews. Relatives and friends invited to attend graveside service at the VA National Cemetery, Bourne Friday at 1:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assn 311 Arsenal Street Watertown, MA 02472-2782