Alvera Nelson Peterson Of Everett, on December 23. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert. Mother of the late Richard. Sister of the late Hilda Coleman, Helen Donahue, Warren Nelson and Robert Nelson. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews. Funeral from the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., EVERETT, Thursday, Dec. 29 at 8. Funeral Mass Our Lady of Grace Church, Everett at 9. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday, 4-8. In lieu of flowers donations in Alvera's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 25 Stuart St., Boston, MA 02116. Interment Glenwood Cemetery, Everett.