Nickerson- The death occurred at the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, of Merlin "Nick" Nickerson, of Summerside, aged 78 years.  Born in Woodstock, NB, he was the son of the late Preston and Lila (Tommy) Nickerson.  Survived by his wife Dorothy "Dot" (Gallant) Nickerson; children  Gary (Sharon) Nickerson, Edmonton, AB; Gail Nickerson (John Cammidge), Calgary, AB; Kathy (Robert) Irving, Summerside; grandchildren Melissa (Brody) Cahill, Amy and Jessie Nickerson, Emily Irving; and by sisters Cheryl (Danny) Crafts, Terryville, CT; Jeanette (Joe) Ferrer, Houlton, ME.  Predeceased by his brothers Tommy and Alan Nickerson, and by his sister Doris Gonya. Resting at the Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, where funeral service for family and friends will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery, Summerside. No visiting hours by personal request. Memorial donations to the Arthritis Society would be appreciated. Members of the Summerside Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a Service of Remembrance, at the funeral home, Friday at 10:15 a.m.