Matthew Gaudreau's Sister Shares Sweet Photo of His Wife Madeline's Growing Baby Bump: 'Aunt Katie Loves You'
After Matthew's tragic death, his sister Katie Gaudreau is supporting his widow Madeline through her pregnancy
Madeline Gaudreau/Instagram
Madeline Gaudreau, Matthew GaudreauMadeline Gaudreau has the support of her late husband Matthew's family after his tragic death, as she prepares for the birth of their first child.
As Madeline grieves her husband, who was killed alongside his older brother, NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, by an alleged drunk driver while out biking, the entire family has stuck together, and shared sweet memories of the two hockey players and husbands.
On Wednesday, Sept. 18, the brothers' younger sister Katie posted a picture on her Instagram Stories of Madeline's growing baby bump, and shared her affection for her nephew — who they plan to name Tripp — on the way.
“Hey Tripp," Katie, who was set to get married the day after her brothers' deaths, wrote over a close up of Madeline's stomach. "Aunt Katie loves you.”
Katie Gaudreau/Instagram
Katie Gaudreau holds hand on Madeline Gaudreau's baby bumpMadeline then reshared the post on her on Instagram Stories.
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A baby registry in Madeline and Matthew's names lists a due date as Dec. 31, 2024. A verified GoFundMe page was set up on Friday, Aug. 30 to support Madeline and the baby, which is now up to more than $840,000 in donations.
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"In this unimaginably difficult time, we are coming together to support Matthew's wife, Madeline and their growing baby Tripp, and help alleviate some of the financial burdens they now face. Your support will allow them the time to take off work to grieve and heal as a family." the GoFundMe reads.
On Saturday, Aug. 31, Madeline Gaudreau shared a post on Instagram saying she will “keep going” for him and their unborn baby boy following his death.
Alongside a photo of the pair wrapping their arms around one another, Madeline wrote, “I have no words. I just miss you. I don’t know my life without you. I have never experienced a pain like this. I am so blessed you choose me to be your wife.. to love me. you are the best thing about me. I know you are watching down in just as much pain as I am looking up. I will keep going for you and our son.”
“I love you so much Matthew,” Madeline added.
A second post of the couple holding hands shared on Sunday, Sept. 1, read, “Best 14 years of my life ?? I will cherish those years and you for the rest of my life.”
Related: Donations to Matthew Gaudreau’s Widow and Unborn Son Reach Over $550K After His Death
On Thursday, Aug. 29, the NHL star, 31, and Matthew, 29, died in a bike crash in Oldmans Township, New Jersey, close to their hometown of Salem County, PEOPLE confirmed. They were reportedly in their hometown to serve as groomsmen in their sister's wedding on Friday, according to a wedding website.
Johnny and Matthew were biking on Country Route 551 North just after 8 p.m. when a driver suspected to be under the influence of alcohol attempted to pass another car and fatally hit the brothers, New Jersey State Police told PEOPLE. The driver, Sean M. Higgins, was charged with two counts of death by auto and arrested, and the investigation is ongoing, police said.
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