Katie Gaudreau is an adored aunt for her late brother Matthewson, tripp.
“Tripp Matthew. 🤍🦋 ”, Katie legend a photo of her baby tripp – that the widow of Matthew, Madeline,, Welcomed in December – Shared via Instagram on Saturday, February 1.
“I love you forever and forever. We are so lucky to have our little piece of paradise on earth. You look more and more like your father every day. Words cannot start expressing how much I love you, “continued Katie in legend.
Madeline welcomed her and Matthew’s first baby after her husband Tragic death in August 2024Just one day before Katie’s wedding.
“Tripp Matthew 🤍🦋,” wrote Madeline via Instagram on Sunday, December 29, welcoming the newborn. “Mom and the daddy’s world.” His article included a snapshot of Madeline holding the newborn’s little hand, alongside a small sign that is read as follows: “He is here.” She also marked Matthew in the post.
Matthew and his brother, NHL star Johnny Gaudreau,, were struck and killed By a suspicious drunk driver by cycling near their hometown of New Jersey in August. Matthew was 29 years old and Johnny was 31 years old.
Madeline and Matthew were together for almost 15 years and got married for three before her premature death.
In September 2024, an enclosure Madeline gave a mobile praise to her husband during a commemorative service for her late husband.
“This last week had the impression of having been trapped in a nightmare that I cannot wake up,” said Madeline. “I feel numb, angry, sad, blessed at once. Some days, the thought of this new reality is debilitating, but above all I just miss Matt. »»
Madeline said in tears that she knew “Matt would surround her son for the rest of her life”. She added: “I am so grateful that God gave us a child, a little Matty, to run for life, to continue his inheritance. Tripp will know how much his father loved him, and I promise to do everything we talked about. »»
At the end of the emotional tribute, Madeline encouraged people not to drink and drive. “Call a journey. Please do not put another family by this torture, ”she urged.
Matthew’s brother Johnny also was waiting for his third child when he died. His widow, Meredith,, celebrated his baby shower Sunday, February 2.