Patrick B. Danaher, 36, of Acton, died surrounded by loved ones on Friday, December 29, 2017 at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. He was the cherished husband for 3 years of Meghan (Allen) Danaher, and he was overjoyed when he became the adoring father to Rose Margaret Danaher this fall. Born on March 16, 1981, Patrick graduated from Bedford, MA High School in 1999 and went on to receive his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. He was a cycling and outdoor enthusiast, a talented cook, an avid traveler, and a treasured friend. Pat's many adventures included cycling across the United States in 2003 as part of the 4K For Cancer and completing the Pan-Mass Challenge in 2014. Pat's family and friends will always remember his sense of humor, his dedication to others, and his stoic spirit. In addition to his wife and daughter, Patrick leaves behind his mother, Patricia Williamson of NC, a brother, Alec Danaher of Stow, his grandmother, Joan Boyd of Bedford, his father and mother-in-law, Bob and Pat Allen, a brother-in-law, Sean Allen, all of NJ, as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was also the grandson of the late Malcolm Boyd. Relatives and friends are invited to gather for a visitation on Tuesday, January 2nd from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm in the Dee Funeral Home, 27 Bedford Street, Concord Center. A prayer service in his memory will take place on Wednesday, January 3rd at 11 am in the Farrar Chapel of the Dee Funeral Home, with a celebration of his life to follow nearby. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Pat's memory may be made for Rose's education. For convenience, we have established this donation site: https://www.gofundme.com/RoseMargaret. Arrangements are under the care of the Dee Funeral Home of Concord.