Ernest Patrick (Pat) McLeod Jr., 49, of Charlton, passed away surrounded by family following a brief illness. He leaves his wife of seven years and partner of 18 years Jill Leslie (St. Thomas) McLeod, and their two children Jaycee Ann and Colby Ernest Michael McLeod. He is also survived by his parents Ernest P. and Ann N. (Richards) McLeod; his sister Jennifer A. Miller and her fiancé Paul D. Martell, and their children Michelle, Rachel, Brody, and Aidan Miller, Hailey, Abby, and Lacie Martell of Worcester; his in-laws Mark and Ann (Edmond) St. Thomas of Charlton, his sister in law Lindsay (St. Thomas) Fournier and her husband Brian, and their children Ashton, Olivia, Benjamin, and Alexis of Charlton; his two uncles Merdic J. McLeod Sr and his wife Nancy of West Chester, PA, and Robert J. McLeod and his wife Kerry of Adelaide, Australia; his aunt Karen Richards of Auburn; his brother in law Christopher Miller; and his cousin and best friend Geoffrey M. LaViolette; as well as several other cousins and many friends. In Heaven, Pat has joined his sister, Michele A. McLeod; his brother Mark J. McLeod; his grandparents, Merdic J. and June M. (Aubin) McLeod, Harold L. and Pearl G. (Thompson) Richards; his uncle, Michael W. Richards; and aunt, Mary L. Richards. Born and raised in Worcester, Patrick graduated from Burncoat High School and later attended Worcester State University. He took great pride in establishing lifelong friendships and staying in contact with many of his classmates from kindergarten through college, recently celebrating his 30th high school reunion with many of them. Patrick began working in the paper products industry at age 14 alongside his father. He learned every part of the trade, spending many years at Creative Packaging & Paper Inc. and the past seven years at the UNICORR group, where he shared his knowledge and built strong relationships. A social man, Patrick never passed up an opportunity for karaoke, expressing his deep love for all genres of music. He was an avid New England sports fan and a member of many local dart and pool leagues, as well as various organizations dedicated to strengthening the community in which he raised his children. Above all, Patrick was a devoted family man, starting with his commitment as a son, and his role as an uncle. His greatest joy in life was being a father, and he will be remembered for his warmth, humor, and the love he brought to everyone around him. The family would like to express our gratitude and appreciation for the overwhelming love and support expressed by so many people during this very difficult time. Services and interment will be private. A celebration of life will be held January 24, 2026 at the Worcester Marine Corps League on 181 Lake Ave at 1:00. All are welcome to join and celebrate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Pat’s name can be made to Charlton Youth Basketball PO Box 811, Charlton, MA 01507.