{"id":32028,"date":"2024-09-10T03:32:49","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T08:32:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ustower.net\/?p=32028"},"modified":"2024-09-10T03:33:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T08:33:04","slug":"johnny-gaudreaus-wife-reveals-in-eulogy-shes-pregnant-expecting-3rd-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ustower.net\/?p=32028","title":{"rendered":"Johnny Gaudreau\u2019s wife reveals in eulogy she\u2019s pregnant, expecting 3rd child"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Meredith Gaudreau, wife of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau who, along with his brother Matthew Gaudreau, was killed by an alleged drunk driver<\/a> last month, revealed in a eulogy to her late husband that she is expecting their third child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Sept. 9, Meredith Gaudreau<\/a> delivered a heartbreaking speech for the Columbus Blue Jackets player during the joint funeral for him and his brother. Through tears, Meredith Gaudreau recalled their love story and spoke about welcoming their first child together, a baby girl named Noa. Just 17 months after Noa arrived, Meredith Gaudreau gave birth to their son, John. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking directly to her late husband, she said, \u201cJohn, I had the best six months as a family of four. Those will forever be the best six months of my life. There\u2019s specifically one week that I will cherish forever and will be my favorite week of my life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meredith Gaudreau then announced that she is currently pregnant with their third child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m in my ninth week of pregnancy with our third baby,\u201d she said. \u201cA total surprise, but again, John was beaming and so excited. I was so nervous, again, total surprise. But his reaction was just immediately kissing me and hugging me even though I was driving the car.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meredith Gaudreau sweetly remembered her husband frequently telling her after she shared the news, \u201c\u2018You\u2019re nuts, you know that? Three kids.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She added that their oldest child, Noa, has not celebrated her second birthday yet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn less than three years of marriage, we\u2019ve created a family of five,\u201d she continued. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t even sound possible, but I look at it as the ultimate blessing. How lucky am I to be the mother of John\u2019s three babies? My last one being a blessing is so special, despite these difficult circumstances.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She told her children that their father loves them and gushed that he is the best dad in the world. She said she planned to encourage their son to follow in his father\u2019s footsteps and would teach him to ice skate as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her pregnancy news came after her sister-in-law Madeline Gaudreau read her eulogy to husband Matthew and also mentioned being pregnant. Madeline Gaudreau is currently expecting her first child, a son. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She previously announced on Instagram<\/a> that her due date is in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor anyone that knows Matty knows he was born to be a dad,\u201d she said at the funeral. \u201cThe moment we found out about our son Tripp, it consumed his every day. He was downloading apps, ordering books, finding the best diaper brand, making sure I had the best vitamins and asking for tips from John.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said Matthew Gaudreau accompanied her to all her doctor appointments and had already started to build a nursery for their baby boy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMatthew worked so hard on that room, and I can feel him in there every time I go in it. Matthew was so excited to welcome Tripp into this world, and although the plan now looks a little different, I know Matt will surround his son for the rest of his life,\u201d Madeline Gaudreau said. \u201cI\u2019m so thankful God gave us a child, a little Matty to run around for life, to carry on his legacy. Tripp will know how much his father loved him, and I promise to do all the things with him we talked about.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said she is looking forward to Tripp growing up with his cousin John and creating the same unbreakable bond that the two hockey brothers shared. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Aug. 29, New Jersey State Police confirmed Johnny Gaudreau, 31, and his brother, Matthew, 29, were pronounced dead at the scene after they were hit by an alleged drunken driver while riding their bikes in their New Jersey hometown, NBC Philadelphia<\/a> reported. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to NJ Advance Media<\/a>, the brothers were supposed to attend their sister\u2019s wedding the following day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau previously played together at Boston College before their professional careers. Former coach Jerry York said the two were \u201cinseparable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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