Miss Melisa M. Patnaude-Cronin, of Taunton, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 19 in Morton Hospital. She was born 36 years ago in Taunton, the daughter of Cory L. and Patricia J. (Patnaude) Cronin. She was educated in Taunton and had been a lifelong city resident. In addition to her parents, of Taunton, she leaves: 2 daughters: Caitlynn MacKinnon of Bridgewater and Kalie MacKinnon of Taunton; 1 brother: Cory L. Cronin, Jr. of Shirley, and several nieces and nephews. Melisa was also the sister of the late Tracie M. Dyer of Fall River. Visiting Hours will be held at The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Saturday, March 22 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. A Funeral Service will follow at 8:00 P.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. [more]