Gertrude (Nikki) Carlson Oct. 7, 1926-Feb. 22, 2015San Jose, CA/Worcester - Long time resident of Worcester, Mass. Retired at Cape Cod for many years and spent the last three months of her glorious life in San Jose, CA. She leaves son, David (wife Jackie) of San Jose, CA, son Neil of La Veen, Arizona, daughter Wendy Wright (husband George) of Cape Cod, daughter Christine of Worcester. She also leaves 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Gertrude was preceded in death by her husband, Erwin and son Paul. Private ceremony by the family will be held in the Spring at Cape Cod, Mass.