Zida Lach Obituary
She leaves her loving husband of 58 years, Edwin Lach of Southbridge; her sons, Christopher Lach and his wife Betty Proulx of Southbridge and James M. Lach and his wife Jennifer of Charlton; her brothers, Danny Sims and his wife Lynda of Kansas, and Terry Sims of Missouri; Grandchildren, Cody Lach, Bethany Lach, and Matthew Lach, and half-sister, Glenna Keepper of Jasper Missouri.
She was predeceased by her sister, Yarala Arnold and her half-brothers, John Logan Rardin, Troy Joe Rardin, Howard Sims, Jr., and Harold Sims.
ZoeAnn was born in Pitcher, OK, the daughter of Howard E. and Velma Flo (Woods) Sims.
ZoeAnn was well known in her community and touched many lives in her over 25 years spent working at Harrington Memorial Hospital. In her free time ZoeAnn enjoyed tending to her flowerbeds, researching and documenting her family's genealogy, and going out for ice cream with her husband. During the cold months, she enjoyed baking Christmas cookies and decorating for the holidays. Above all, ZoeAnn's favorite thing to do was enjoy time with her children and grandchildren. Her kindness, positivity, and selflessness will be carried on by those she loved.
Services for ZoeAnn will be private. There are no calling hours. The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association MA Chapter, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.
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Kathleen Foley
March 8, 2026
So sorry to hear about Zoe Ann.
We worked together for several yesrs.
She is remembered as a kind, gentle and wonderful lady.
RIP Zoe.
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Pauline Berthiaume
March 7, 2026
So sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family GOD BLESS you and your family Ronnie and Pauline Berthiaume
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