The NHL star Johnny Gaudreau’s wife, Meredith Gaudreau, shared a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, who tragically lost his life in a suspected drunk driving incident.
Johnny and Meredith Gaudreau on a golf course, from an Instagram slideshow of photos, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
Meredith shared on an Instagram post that her husband was perfect, often making life feel almost too good to be true. She loved every single thing about him.
Johnny and Meredith Gaudreau having fun, from an Instagram slideshow of photos, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
“Thank you for the best years of my life. Despite losing you, I am still the luckiest girl in the world to have been yours. I love you so so much,” she expressed.
Johnny and Meredith Gaudreau having fun, from an Instagram slideshow of photos, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
She conveyed that he would always be her forever and eagerly anticipated the day they would be together again, emphasizing her deep and lasting love for him.
Johnny and Meredith Gaudreau hugging, from an Instagram slideshow of photos, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
The photos shared with the post captured a couple very much in love. They were playful and carefree in most of the images.
Johnny and Meredith Gaudreau hugging, from an Instagram slideshow of photos, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
Meredith and her husband were pictured cuddling, hugging, enjoying rounds of golf, relaxing with their kids, and spending time with their dog. Whether with friends or alone, they always seemed happy, often smiling and laughing together.
Johnny and Meredith Gaudreau chilling, from an Instagram slideshow of photos, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
Johnny and Meredith married in 2021 and are parents to two children, their daughter Noa and their son Johnny. The NHL star’s wife made a separate post, celebrating the kind of father Johnny was.
She wrote, “The absolute best dad in the world. So caring and loving. The best partner to go through parenthood with. John never missed a single appointment.”
Johnny, baby Johnny, Noa, and Meredith Gaudreau enjoying family time at the beach, from an Instagram slideshow of pictures, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
Meredith mentioned how Johnny Gaudreau had a special talent for putting their baby to sleep and was the apple of Noa’s eye. She also loved how much their daughter resembled him.
Johnny and Noa Gaudreau enjoying family time at the beach, from an Instagram slideshow of pictures, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
She promised her husband, “We are going to make you proud. We love you so so so much daddy.” Meredith shared heartwarming photos of Johnny as a devoted and hands-on father.
Johnny and Noa Gaudreau bonding, from an Instagram slideshow of pictures, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
In some images, he was seen taking a walk with their daughter, while in others, they enjoyed playful moments at the beach.
Johnny and Noa Gaudreau taking a walk, from an Instagram slideshow of pictures, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
Other photos captured Johnny tenderly holding their infant son, who often napped peacefully on his chest as Johnny relaxed on the sofa.
Johnny with baby Johnny Gaudreau as he naps peacefully, from an Instagram slideshow of pictures, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_
One particularly sweet picture showed Johnny in his full sports gear, ready for a game, with an adoring Noa watching him intently.
Johnny and Noa Gaudreau talking before a game, from an Instagram slideshow of pictures, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_These moments clearly showcased Johnny’s deep bond with his children as his affection and connection with his family were evident in every image.Johnny and his brother Matty were riding a bike together and both lost their lives in the suspected drunk driving incident. Meredith paid tribute to their close bond.
A makeshift memorial grows outside Nationwide Arena for Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on August 31, 2024. | Source: Getty Images
She pointed out how inseparable they were, as if connected hip to hip. Meredith emphasized that Johnny and Matty were always mentioned together, side by side, even in large gatherings.
Matty Gaudreau as one of the groomsmen during Johnny Gaudreau’s wedding, from an Instagram slideshow of pictures, dated September 1, 2024 | Source: Instagram/meredithgaudreau_