Saratoga Springs, NY - Michael Charles Donohue, 75, passed away on January 9, 2015, at Saratoga Hospital from complications of cancer. He was born in Saratoga Springs to Helen (Gries) and George Donohue Jr. Michael earned a B.A. at American International College in Springfield, Mass., and was awarded an M.A. in History by Ollscoil na hEirenn, The National University of Ireland University College Dublin in 1966. When he returned to the USA, he was employed at The New York State Archives in Albany. He was a life-long connoisseur of literature, art and of music, and a passionate early advocate for Irish Contemporary Art, as well as a familiar figure in the local art scene. For many years, he enjoyed playing host to visiting Irish artists and art students. Michael is survived by his companion Joan Beebe; his sister, Mary Louise Shore of Glens Falls; his sister-in-law, Phyllis Donohue Maroney (John) of Sugarloaf, Fl.; his nephews and nieces, Kevin (Deborah) of Vienna, Va., Deirdre of New York City and Megan Waldron (John) of Cary, N.C., and Philip Shore of Delray Beach, Fl.; and grandnieces and nephews, Kathryn, Matthew, Patrick and Nathaniel Donohue and Owen and McKenna Waldron. Funeral services and burial to be private at the convenience of the family. Those wishing to make a donation in lieu of flowers should consider a contribution in Michael's memory to Nolan House, New England-Presbyterian Congregational Church, 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.