Melissa L. Balch, age 30 of Canton passed away suddenly at home June 23rd. Born in Boston, she was raised in Norton and graduated from Canton High School, Stoughton Academy, Massasoit Community College and Lincoln Technical School. She loved spending time with her daughter and travelling and going to the beach. Beloved daughter of Denise Duguay of Canton and William Balch of Canton. Mother of Madison Rose Silveria of Canton. Sister of William G. Balch III of Canton and William Zaniboni of Canton. Niece of Susan Balch of CA, Lawrence Duguay of Foxboro, Ann Marcel of Leicester and Robert Duguay of Zepher Hills, FL. Also survived by several cousins. Relatives and friends invited to attend a funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist Church Friday at 1 pm. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Friday prior to the mass from 10:30 to 12:30. Burial private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to an Education Fund for Madison Rose, C/O The Bank of Canton 557 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021