Wat-Not Staff
Meredith Gaudreau, widow of late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, revealed during a memorial service for her husband and his brother Matthew on Monday that she is nine weeks pregnant with their third child. The Gaudreau brothers were tragically killed on August 29 in a suspected drunk-driving accident while cycling in Oldmans Township, New Jersey. Johnny, 31, a star player for the Columbus Blue Jackets, leaves behind his wife, Meredith, and two young children, with their third child due next year.
The Tragic Loss of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
Johnny Gaudreau, the 31-year-old NHL star for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and his brother Matthew, 29, were tragically killed in a car crash on August 29. They were struck by an alleged drunk driver while riding their bikes in Oldmans Township, New Jersey. The brothers were in town to serve as groomsmen for their sister Katie’s wedding, which was scheduled for the following day but has since been postponed.
The driver responsible for the crash, Sean M. Higgins, has been arrested and charged with two counts of death by auto. The shocking accident has left the Gaudreau family devastated, as they mourn the loss of two beloved sons and brothers. Family, friends, and NHL teammates gathered to honor Johnny and Matthew at a memorial service held at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Pennsylvania.
Meredith Gaudreau’s Emotional Pregnancy Announcement
During the emotional memorial service, Johnny Gaudreau’s widow, Meredith, made a heartfelt announcement: she is nine weeks pregnant with their third child. This news comes just seven months after the couple welcomed their second child, Johnny, in February. Meredith shared that the pregnancy was a “total surprise,” but she sees it as a blessing amid the heartache.
Meredith and Johnny had been married for less than three years, during which time they created a family of five. Their eldest daughter, Noa, will turn two in October. Reflecting on their time together as a family, Meredith said that the past six months were the happiest of her life, cherishing the memories they made as a family of four before the tragedy struck.
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