Katie Gaudreau is a loving aunt for her deceased brother MatthewThe son, Tripp.
“Tripp Matthew. 🤍🦋 🤍🦋, ‘Katie endorsed a photo of her that baby tripp – that Matthew’s widow, MadelineWelcome in December – Shared via Instagram on Saturday 1 February.
‘I love you forever. We are so lucky that we have our small piece of heaven on earth. You look more and more like your father every day. Words cannot begin to express how much I love you 🤍 🤍 🤍, “Katie continued in the caption.
Madeline welcomed her and Matthew’s first baby after the tragic death of her husband in August 2024, only a day before Katie’s wedding.
“Tripp Matthew 🤍🦋,” Madeline wrote via Instagram on Sunday, December 29 and welcomed the newborn. “Mama and Dad’s world.” Her message included a photo of Madeline that held the small hand of the newborn, next to a small plate with the text: “He is here.” She also tagged Matthew in the post.
Matthew and his brother, NHL star Johnny GaudreauWere beaten and killed by a suspected drunken driver while cycling near their hometown in New Jersey in August. Matthew was 29 and Johnny was 31.
Madeline and Matthew were together for almost 15 years and married three years before his early death before his early death.
In September 2024, a pregnant Madeline gave a moving praise to her husband during a memorial service for her deceased husband.
“This last week had the feeling that I was trapped in a nightmare that I can’t wake up,” said Madeline. “I feel numb, angry, sad, blessed in one go. Some days the thought of this new reality is debilitating, but usually I just miss Matt. “
Madeline said tears that she knows, “Matt will surround his son for the rest of his life.” She added: ‘I am so grateful that God gave us a child, a little Matty, to run around for life, to continue his legacy. Tripp will know how much his father loved him, and I promise to do all the things with him what we talked about. ‘
At the end of the emotional tribute, Madeline encouraged people not to drink and drive. ‘Call a ride. Please do not bring another family through this torture, “she insisted.
Matthew’s brother, Johnny, also expected his third child when he died. His widow, Meredithcelebrated her baby shower on Sunday 2 February.