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Widows of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau Mark First Anniversary With Beach Outing With Their Children

They honor the brothers' legacy through a foundation supporting youth hockey and families facing tragedy.

Overview

  • Madeline and Meredith Gaudreau spent the anniversary weekend together at the Jersey Shore, sharing photos and videos of a beach day with their children.
  • Madeline posted that it was baby Tripp Matthew’s first beach trip; she welcomed her son four months after Matthew’s death.
  • Meredith shared clips featuring her three children — daughter Noa, son Johnny Jr., and newborn Carter, who was born on April 1.
  • Johnny, 31, and Matthew, 29, were struck and killed by a drunk driver while biking in Oldmans Township, New Jersey, on Aug. 29, 2024, the night before their sister Katie’s planned wedding.
  • In their husbands’ memory, the widows established the John and Matthew Gaudreau Foundation to aid youth hockey programs and support hockey families affected by loss.