Katie Gaudreau is a doting aunt to her late brother Matthew’s son, Tripp.
“Tripp Matthew. 🤍🦋,” Katie captioned a photograph of her holding child Tripp — whom Matthew’s widow, Madeline, welcomed in December — shared through Instagram on Saturday, February 1.
“I like you eternally and ever. We’re so fortunate to have our little piece of heaven on earth. You look an increasing number of like your dad on daily basis. Phrases can’t start to specific how a lot I like you 🤍,” Katie continued within the caption.
Madeline welcomed her and Matthew’s first child after her husband’s tragic dying in August 2024, only a day earlier than Katie’s wedding ceremony.
Matthew Gaudreau and his spouse, Madeline Gaudreau, had been collectively for almost 15 years — and married three — earlier than his premature dying. “Finest 14 years of my life 🤍 I’ll cherish these years and also you for the remainder of my life,” Madeline wrote through Instagram in September 2024 days after her husband and his […]
“Tripp Matthew 🤍🦋,” Madeline wrote through Instagram on Sunday, December 29, welcoming the new child. “Mommy & Daddy’s world.” Her publish included a snap of Madeline holding the new child’s tiny hand, alongside a small signal that reads, “He’s right here.” She additionally tagged Matthew within the publish.
Matthew and his brother, NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, had been struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver whereas biking close to their New Jersey hometown in August. Matthew was 29, and Johnny was 31.
Madeline and Matthew had been collectively for almost 15 years and married for 3 earlier than his premature dying.
In September 2024, a pregnant Madeline gave a transferring eulogy to her husband at a memorial service for her late husband.
Courtesy of Katie Gaudreau/Instagram The Gaudreau household leaned on one another through the first vacation season because the tragic deaths of brothers Johnny and Matthew in August. Katie Gaudreau, the youngest sister of Johnny and Matthew, shared a photograph of her dad and mom, Man and Jane, visiting with Johnny’s kids on Christmas Day. “John is blissful […]
“This final week has felt like I’ve been trapped in a nightmare I can’t get up from,” Madeline mentioned. “I really feel numb, offended, unhappy, blessed suddenly. Some days, the considered this new actuality is debilitating, however largely I simply miss Matt.”
Madeline tearfully mentioned she is aware of “Matt will encompass his son for the remainder of his life.” She added, “I’m so grateful God gave us a baby, a little bit Matty, to run round for all times, to hold on his legacy. Tripp will know the way a lot his father cherished him, and I promise to do all of the issues with him we talked about.”
Madeline Gaudreau continues to maintain her late husband Matthew’s reminiscence alive for his or her new child son, Tripp. One month after welcoming her first little one, Madeline provided a glimpse into her child boy’s nursery. “Lover boy 🦋,” she wrote in a social publish through Instagram on Monday, January 27, together with a photograph of her son getting ready […]
On the finish of the emotional tribute, Madeline inspired folks to not drink and drive. “Name a journey. Please don’t put one other household via this torture,” she urged.
Matthew’s brother, Johnny, was additionally anticipating his third little one when he died. His widow, Meredith, celebrated her child bathe on Sunday, February 2.
