Jane Gaudreau shared her emotional reaction after her grandson Tripp was born just four months after Tripp’s father and Jane’s son Matthew Gaudreau was killed by a drunk driver.
“Mom-Mom and Pop-Pop’s hearts are overflowing with love for you, Tripp Matthew,” Jane shared via her Instagram Story on Sunday, December 29, also referencing her husband, Guy. “We are so incredibly proud of you and your mommy and I know your Daddy is too! 💙.”
The late Matthew’s wife, Madeline Gaudreau, announced the arrival of Tripp on Sunday afternoon. “Tripp Matthew 🤍🦋Mommy & Daddy’s world,” Madeline shared via Instagram.
Tripp is the first baby for Matthew and Madeline, who got married in July 2021.
Matthew Gaudreau and his wife, Madeline Gaudreau, were together for nearly 15 years — and married three — before his untimely death. “Best 14 years of my life 🤍 I will cherish those years and you for the rest of my life,” Madeline wrote via Instagram in September 2024 days after her husband and his […]
Matthew and his older brother, Johnny, were struck and killed by a drunk driver while riding their bicycles in Oldmans Township, New Jersey on August 30. Johnny was 31 years old, and Matthew was 29.
Katie Gaudreau, the youngest sister of the brothers who was scheduled to get married the day after Matthew and Johnny were killed, also shared her enthusiastic reaction to Tripp’s birth.
“Yay!!!!!!!!!!!! Aunt Katie loves you, mommy, and daddy SOOOO much,” Katie commented on Madeline’s Instagram post announcing his arrival.
The entire Gaudreau family had been by Madeline’s side throughout her pregnancy, which included Madeline’s baby shower in October.
“Today we celebrated Matty, Madeline and Tripp at the baby shower,” Jane shared via Instagram on October 12. “I can’t wait to meet you Tripp Matthew and tell you all the wonderful stories about your amazing Daddy and Uncle John.💙❤️.”
The shower was attended by Johnny’s wife, Meredith Gaudreau, who announced she was nine weeks pregnant with the couple’s third baby at a memorial service for the brothers in September.
Johnny and Meredith are parents to daughter Noa, now 2, and son Johnny, now 10 months.
At the funeral, Madeline discussed how she would keep Matthew’s memory alive for their unborn son.
“Matt will surround his son for the rest of his life” Madeline said. She added, “I’m 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.”
Matthew should have celebrated his 30th birthday earlier this month, which Madeline commemorated with a thoughtful message.
“Happy Birthday to the best husband and father 🤍,” Madeline wrote via Instagram on December 5. “The moment I met you I instantly knew you were the one. As I celebrate you today (and everyday ) I am more and more in love with you and honored to be your wife. John better have friends playing all day, double stuff Oreos and a nice glass of whiskey for you. 💙🦋 I love you and can’t wait to kiss your face again.”
