Michael Patrick Donahue

Michael Patrick Donahue, 81, of Keene, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Born in Greenfield, MA on July 26, 1944, he was the son of the late Walter and Catherine (Croake) Donahue.

Mike grew up in Millers Falls, MA and graduated from Mahar Reginal High School in Orange, MA. After high school, he served his country in the United States Army and then the Army Reserves until he was honorably discharged. He attended St. Francis College in Maine where he earned a bachelor’s in education and then continued his degree at Keene State College where he earned a master’s degree. On October 14,1966, Mike married the love of his life, Cynthia A. Burril, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Orange, MA. They raised their family in Keene, NH where Mike worked for the Keene Public School System for over 40 years as a devoted history teacher, drivers ed teacher, and coach.

In his free time, Mike enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s events, spending time in Maine with his family, and was known to make the long drive up to Wells, ME with Cindy just to have lunch. As an avid sports fan, he enjoyed playing golf, and took pride in coaching baseball, football, and girls basketball.

He is survived by his son Ryan Donahue and wife Kristen; daughter Caitlin Newell; grandchildren Chase Donahue and Magdalen Newell; and sister Fran Ducharme. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife Cynthia Donahue and brother Jack Donahue.

A visitation will be held from 5PM to 7PM on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Cheshire Family Funeral Home, 44 Maple Ave, Keene NH. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10AM on Friday, November 21, 2025, at St. Bernard Church, 185 Main St, Keene NH.

Donations in memory of Mike may be made to the Keene High School Alumni Fund, Inc.

Services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Home, Chapel, and Crematories. www.cheshirefamilyfh.com.