Matthew and Madeleine Goudreau
Courtesy of Madeleine Gaudreau/InstagramMatthew Gaudreau and his wife, Madeleine GoudreauThey had been together for nearly 15 years — and married three — before him Sudden death.
“Best 14 years of my life 🤍 I will cherish those years and you for the rest of my life,” Madeleine wrote. Via Instagram In September 2024, days after her husband and his brother, Johnny Gaudreau, They were both killed.
News broke on August 30 that Matthew and his older brother, NHL player Johnny, were hit by a car in New Jersey while biking. They were 29 and 31 respectively. The siblings were in town to be their sister's housemates KatieWedding.
Courtesy of Meredith Gaudreau/Instagram Although Johnny Gaudreau loved the game of hockey, his family always came first. Off the ice, the NHL player enjoyed spending quality time with his wife, Meredith, and their two children, Noah and Johnny. But tragedy struck the Goudreau family when Johnny and his younger brother Matthew Goudreau were killed while[…]
“I want you to come home, Madeleine,” Who is pregnant? With her and Matthew's first child, she wrote via Instagram Story in September 2024. “I miss you so much and love you so much baby.”
Scroll down to revisit Matthew and Madeleine's love story from the beginning:
February 2013
Matthew and Madeline started dating when they were teenagers.
December 2016
Matthew and Madeleine Goudreau
Courtesy of Madeleine Gaudreau/InstagramThe duo celebrated Matthew's birthday in New York City. “Happy birthday ((22))!! my dear. “My true friend,” Madeleine gushed within Instagram greetings. “His company is something I will never tire of. Another year older and another year wiser. My admiration and gratitude for you is so deep. Today & forever I love you. ❤️.”
February 2017
Matthew and Madeleine Goudreau
Courtesy of Matthew Gaudreau/Instagram“Happy four years to this beautiful woman,” Matthew wrote. Through social media. “I wouldn't be the man I am today without you. Love you always.
July 2019
Matthew and Madeleine Goudreau
Courtesy of Madeleine Gaudreau/InstagramMatthew Suggested In New Jersey, he jokes Via Instagram“I didn't think she'd say yes!”
September 2019
Madeleine and Matthew Gaudreau
Courtesy of Madeleine Gaudreau/InstagramThe duo revealed on social media that they are officially “pawrents“After they got their first dog together.
July 2021
Madeleine and Matthew Gaudreau
Courtesy of Madeleine Gaudreau/InstagramMatthew and Madeleine He said “I do” (Elmer, New Jersey).
June 2022
The newlyweds honeymooned in Grenada the summer after they got married and got engaged Beach pictures online.
June 2024
Madeleine announced Via Instagram She is pregnant with the couple's first child, which is due in December.
August 2024
Matthew and Johnny were killed on August 29 while biking in Oldmans, New Jersey. we He confirmed that the man who was driving the car that collided with the siblings was He is suspected of being drunk. The driver was arrested and charged with murder following the incident.
Johnny and Matthew Survived by their parents, man and Janeand sisters Katie and Christine. In addition, Johnny, who played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, leaves behind his wife, Meredithand Their two childrenAnd Noah and Johnny Jr.
Matthew, who played hockey in college and then the minor league, leaves behind his wife and their unborn child.
September 2024
Matthew, John and Madeline Goudreau
Courtesy of Madeleine Gaudreau/Instagram“It's always been Matty and John. I can't even put into words the relationship these two have, and now I don't have the strength.” “They were each other's biggest fans,” Madeleine he wrote via Instagram tribute About her late husband and his brother. “Matt looked up to John in so many ways but most importantly was the father he was to Noah and Johnny. I find great comfort in knowing that they are together, like they always have been. I know they are still messing with each other out there and will continue to take care of their families.”
Madeleine shared a letter to her sister-in-law Meredith about the “intense heartbreak and terrible attachment” after their husbands' deaths.
“The boys could not have chosen a stronger woman (sic) to be their wives and mothers of their children. “We will carry each other through every season… just as boys do for each other,” she continued. “They have blessed us with children… and through them we will always have a part of them by our side.” The Earth is with us forever. I love you my handsome husband, I love you John, I love you Meredith, I love you Noah, I love you Johnny and I love you my baby Tripp.
December 2024
Madeleine They welcomed their first childTripp, in December 2024. “Tripp Matthew 🤍🦋,” Madeleine wrote via Instagram at the time. “Mama and Papa's world.” She attached a photo of herself holding the newborn's hand next to a small sign that read, “He's here.”
