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‘A light in so many lives’: Mom who beat cancer killed by falling tree branch
By WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 19, 2026
· 2 min read
CORINTH, Maine (WABI/Gray News) - A Maine family is mourning the loss of a 49-year-old woman who was killed by a falling tree branch. She’s being remembered as a devoted mother, loving wife and cherished community member.Amy Tatlock’s husband, Andrew Tatlock, says her family is still struggling t...
Key takeaway Amy Tatlock’s husband, Andrew Tatlock, says her family is still struggling to process what happened Thursday afternoon.
Why this matters in The Nashville
In Nashville , the loss of a community member to a sudden and unexpected event can have a profound impact on the city's tight-knit neighborhoods. While the tragedy of Amy Tatlock's death occurred in Maine, it serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of community and the role that individual residents play in making Nashville a vibrant and caring city. As the Tatlock family and their community come together to mourn and celebrate Amy's life, Nashvillians can reflect on the ways in which their own community members make a difference through volunteer work, leadership, and simple acts of kindness. The fact that Amy Tatlock was a volunteer bus driver and Girl Scout troop leader for over two decades highlights the value of long-term commitment to community service, a quality that is highly valued in Nashville's own community organizations and initiatives.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? CORINTH, Maine (WABI/Gray News) - A Maine family is mourning the loss of a 49-year-old woman who was killed by a falling tree branch. She’s being remembered as a devoted mother, loving wife and cherished community member.Amy Tatlock’s husband, Andrew Tatlock, says her family is still struggling t...
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