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In Memoriam: Jean E. Petersen, 1939-2026

August 31, 2026 by AC Editor

Jean E. Petersen worked more than 30 years at Kirby Insurance Agency in Whitman, Massachusetts.

Jean E. Petersen, a longtime employee of Kirby Insurance Agency in Whitman, died Aug. 26 at age 86 after more than 30 years serving the community.

In Memoriam: Gordon Elliott Taylor

July 6, 2026 by AC Contributor

Gordon Elliott Taylor, longtime owner of the Blackmer Insurance Agency in Shelburne, Massachusetts, who served the local insurance community for decades.

Gordon Taylor, longtime owner of the Blackmer Insurance Agency in Shelburne, Massachusetts, died June 1 at age 95 after a distinguished insurance career.

Taunton Insurance Leader Michael R. Quinn Dies at 70

June 14, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Michael R Quinn longtime leader of Allan M Walker Insurance Agency in Taunton Massachusetts

Michael R. Quinn, longtime leader of Allan M. Walker Insurance in Taunton, dies at 70 after leading the agency through its 2022 sale.

In Memoriam: Robert Pangione, 1935-2026

June 7, 2026 by Owen Gallagher

Smiling older man with short hair wearing a black zip-front pullover, seated indoors at a table.

Born and raised in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Mr. Pangione owned and operated local independent insurance agencies in the Merrimack Valley.

In Memoriam: Patrick J. “P.J.” Haskell, 1966-2026

June 2, 2026 by AC Editor

Mr. Haskell was a second-generation independent agent owner of the former Haskell Insurance Agency

Recently retired, Mr. Haskell was a second-generation independent agent owner of the former Haskell Insurance Agency

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Jean E. Petersen worked more than 30 years at Kirby Insurance Agency in Whitman, Massachusetts.

In Memoriam: Jean E. Petersen, 1939-2026

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