Madeline Gaudreau welcomes baby boy after Matthew’s passing

Published on December 30, 2024 | Published By: Aayushma | In Child

Source: PEOPLE.com

Madeline Gaudreau has given birth to her first child with her late husband Matthew Gaudreau.
The pair is blessed with a baby boy.
The new mom tragically lost her husband Matthew, aged 29, when she was pregnant.

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Madeline Gaudreau is now a proud mom

Madeline Gaudreau has welcomed a baby boy named Tripp Matthew, four months after the tragic passing of her husband, Matthew Gaudreau.

She shared the joyful news on Instagram on December 29, 2024, posting an adorable picture of her newborn holding her finger while lying on a baby blanket.

Similarly, the picture captured a small round sign that read “He’s Here.” The widow of a late NHL player then captioned the post,

“Mommy & Daddy’s world,”

Furthermore, Madeline tagged her late husband in the photo.

As soon as she announced the birth of her child, many flooded the comment section of her post with supportive messages.

Madeline Gaudreau has given birth to her first child with her late husband Matthew Gaudreau (Source: PEOPLE.com)

One user wrote,

“Beautiful name. I know it has to be so sad not to share this with him… makes me cry. He’d [be] so proud of you! Great job mommy.”

Another added,

“OMG I’ve been thinking about this everyday this month and wondering when he would come. Hoping to you have a relaxing labor and you and baby boy are healing!”

A third netizen wrote,

“Congratulations enjoy all the newborn snuggles. So happy he’s here safe. You now have a part of Matthew with you. Thinking of you both.”

How did Matthew Gaudreau die?

Madeline tragically lost her husband Matthew, aged 29, and his brother, NHL player Johnny Gaudreau, aged 31, on August 29, 2024.

The Gaudreau brothers were killed in a bike accident in Oldmans Township, New Jersey, after being struck by a vehicle driven by an alleged drunk driver Sean M. Higgins.

Madeline Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau were married in 2021 — Madeline Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau tied the knot in 2021 (Source: Page Six)

Higgins faces multiple charges, including second-degree reckless vehicular homicide and first-degree aggravated manslaughter, after a grand jury indicted him on December 11.

The family held a joint funeral for the brothers on September 9.

Just one day after the accident, the brothers were scheduled to be groomsmen at their sister Katie’s wedding, which was ultimately canceled due to this tragic loss.

Madeline Gaudreau Embracing Motherhood Amid Grief

In the aftermath of their deaths, Madeline’s sister revealed through a GoFundMe campaign that Madeline was pregnant with her first child with Matthew, whom she married in July 2021.

A few days later, Madeline expressed her grief on Instagram, stating that she had never felt “pain like this” and shared her love for Matthew, promising to continue for their unborn son.

She said,

“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.”

In October, Madeline celebrated a baby shower themed “A Little Piece of Heaven,” where she appreciated the efforts of friends and family in honoring Matthew’s memory.

She noted,

“The way you were able to tie in my husband brought instant tears when I walked in, All my friends and family, nothing will bring his dad back or uncle john, but I am glad he has so many amazing people around him to remind him how amazing they were.”

Matthew Gaudreau and his brother Johnny Gaudreau died in a bike accident (Source: Page Six)

Before her bundle of joy arrived, Madeline posted an update on December 16, sharing that her baby’s due date was nearing.

She shared a wedding photo of her and her late husband Matthew, where they are smiling and looking into each other’s eyes. Similarly, she wrote next to the image,

“Our baby boy will be here any day,”

Eventually, she joyfully welcomed their healthy son into the world.

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