Meredith Gaudreau, wife of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau who was killed by an alleged drunk driver along with his brother Matthew, revealed in a eulogy that she is expecting their third child. She spoke about their love story, welcoming their first two children Noa and John, and announced her pregnancy during the joint funeral for the brothers. Meredith sweetly remembered her husband’s excitement over the pregnancy and expressed gratitude for their growing family despite the difficult circumstances. She shared her plans to encourage their son to follow in his father’s footsteps and teach him to ice skate.
Madeline Gaudreau, sister-in-law to Matthew Gaudreau who also died in the accident, read a eulogy for him and discussed her own pregnancy with her husband. She spoke about how Matthew had been preparing and eagerly anticipating the arrival of their son Tripp. Madeline expressed her belief that her son would carry on his father’s legacy and mentioned how excited Matthew was to become a father. She looked forward to Tripp growing up with his cousin John and forming a similar strong bond as the two hockey brothers shared.
The tragic accident occurred on August 29 when Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau were hit by an alleged drunk driver while riding their bikes in their New Jersey hometown. They were pronounced dead at the scene, just one day before they were supposed to attend their sister’s wedding. The news of their deaths shook the hockey community and their friends and family. Both Meredith and Madeline shared touching eulogies at the funeral, honoring the memory of their late husbands and expressing hope for the future with their unborn children.
Meredith shared heartfelt memories of her time as a family of four with her late husband, highlighting the joy they experienced with their first two children. Despite the heartbreaking loss of Johnny and Matthew, she found comfort in the unexpected news of her pregnancy, seeing it as a blessing and a special connection to her late husband. Madeline also reflected on the excitement and joy that Matthew had for their unborn son, expressing gratitude for the gift of a child to carry on his legacy. The families of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau now face the future with a mix of grief and hope as they navigate life without their loved ones.
The Gaudreau family continues to mourn the loss of Johnny and Matthew, but find solace in the memories and legacies they left behind. Both Meredith and Madeline expressed their commitment to keeping their husbands’ memories alive for their children and spoke of the deep bond the brothers shared. The news of their pregnancies brought a glimmer of hope and joy in the midst of tragedy, symbolizing new beginnings and the continuation of their family legacies. As they move forward, the families of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau are united in their grief but also in their determination to honor their memories and create a bright future for their children.
