Ruth DeNyse, worked at Hampshire Bookshop

HOLYOKE - Ruth E. (March) DeNyse, 88, formerly of Amherst, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at the Loomis House Nursing Center in Holyoke.

Elizabeth Proulx, lifelong Hatfield resident

HATFIELD - Elizabeth A. Boyle Proulx, a lifetime resident of Hatfield and daughter of the late Elizabeth and John Mullins, died Jan. 31, 2012, at the age of 87.

She was predeceased by her husbands, William E. Boyle and Eugene F. Proulx.

Walter Howard Morrey Sr., sawyer

NORTHAMPTON - Walter Howard "Howie" Morrey Sr., 91, passed away Feb. 1, 2012, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Walter was born Dec. 11, 1920, in Northampton.

Walter was a sawyer and worked for various local sawmills. He was also employed at and retired from the University of Massachusetts.

Carolyn M. Pillow, animal lover

SOUTH HADLEY - Carolyn M. (Murack) Pillow, 68, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at Holyoke Medical Center.

Born June 16, 1943, in Torrington, Conn., she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary (Piekos) Murack.

Eileen M. Rivest, CDH nurse

EASTHAMPTON - Eileen M. (Flavin) Rivest, 64, of Easthampton, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Country Estates of Agawam.

She was born in Northampton, the daughter of James and Margaret (Leveille) Flavin.

Kathryn Trachy, home health care assistant

MILLERS FALLS - Kathryn Trachy, 81, of 22 Grand Ave., passed away on Jan. 20, 2012, at her home. She was born Aug. 31, 1930, in Colebrook, N.H., and graduated from Amherst High School.

She was married to John Harvey, who predeceased her. She later married Edward Trachy.

Jeanne M. Wadsworth, active in community

AMHERST - Jeanne M. (Sweeney) Wadsworth, 83, died peacefully Jan. 31, 2012, surrounded by family.

She was born March 27, 1928, to Mary F. Dolan and John A. Sweeney.