Johnny Gaudreau's widow delivers eulogy, reveals she's pregnant with couple's third child

John and Matthew Gaudreau were remembered as loving brothers and husbands who put family above hockey and everything else at their tearful funeral Monday.

[@user-um3yo9ul7q]

His wife did an amazing job. I could never have done that and been able to not break down. What a strong woman. Beautiful service, condolences to this family, I can't imagine the pain they endure every moment.

[@Kelsey-dk4vw]

Great eulogy.

[@wgcds7jyg897]

She did break down

[@jellyandjam08]

Not an easy job , she is hurting. Maybe it could of been composed more . God bless them.

[@marcusmandel3344]

His wife is amazing having the strength to read the eulogy! May God bless your family!

[@sunrise2463]

This is so tragic. I'm so sorry for those babies who will never know their dad.

[@sueroork8452]

They will know of their dad because their mother will tell them all about him. Gif bless you Meredith!

[@user-pp7xw5ub8y]

They will be her love she have for him

[@rustybelboa6194]

These two ladies grace and elegance during such a horrific loss is truly amazing. Thank you for sharing your husbands with us. My respect and admiration for you and the family is unmeasurable. Rest In Peace Matthew and Johnny.

[@judydarmos5520]

Beautiful eulogy. RIP Johnny. God bless the family.

[@yippiefromthehippie]

I did that at my husbands funeral! Don't mean to be jealous, but wow! She did very very well with that. Her last word was just as strong as the first word! and to be with child 3! very powerful!!!! These ladies gave Heaven a blessing! Praying that John and Matthew will have sweet slumber in our Heavenly Father's arms. Praying that the Comforter is in all the homes of families, friends, and other mourners.

[@JacklynHeadrick-g2f]

OMG, I cannot imagine what Meredith & Madeline are both going through right now. What a gracious, HEARTFELT, LOVING memorial to Johnny & Matt!!!!!!! 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@barbkatz1500]

A beautiful eulogy that had me completely in tears. Thank you Meredith for sharing the love that you all had for each other. I am so sorry. 💙🙏💙

[@GDR013GRB]

Wow! Both wives did an outstanding job. Very well done. You made Matty and Johnny proud and the rest of your families.

[@lisalovelace4532]

Amazing eulogy! I am so so very sorry💔 I will keep their family in my prayers🙏

[@yourthoughtamazesme]

Sitting here in a puddle of tears. Such a beautiful and heartfelt eulogy. Rest in heavenly peace dear brothers.

[@Allcanadiangirl29]

As a Calgarian we will always remember Johnny Hockey! He made hockey in Calgary fun again. Our city will always welcome you and your family with open arms ❤️ honorary Calgarians for life! We love and we will miss him always. I hope they retire the #13 in the rafters at the dome or the new arena we are getting.

[@dp.7616]

Wow! What an amazing and strong woman you are . John must be so proud of you ...he must've anticipated not being here for long because he chose the strongest person for the job. God Bless You always !

[@deniseberube6328]

I have no words ...😭What a beautiful eulogy...your strength is mind-blowing...hence how I know You Got This!! Gone to soon but remembered forever!!❤

[@peterhaslock7347]

I dont know how she did it. I was choked up just listening.

[@Jaclyn1986]

I feel like she’s in ‘nurse’ mode. Mind all on the task. Compartmentalizing. No doubt, Johnny and Matty will be guiding this beautiful family till the end of life. ❤

[@julesmisty]

What an amazing woman. A true "wife and mom" who cared about the simple things. Carrying her 3rd baby and eulogising her husband. She did him proud. This is tragic and I don't know how this family goes forward. They will. I'm sorry this happened to these great people. It was completely avoidable. But that's another day. This day is for Johnny and Mattie. R. I. P. boys, I'm sure there's a really big rink in heaven to play on. I'm a hockey fan for 60 yrs. This hits us all hard, but none as much as this family. ♥️♥️

[@heatherscarlett4459]

How heartbreaking. I lost my 24 year old son 2 years ago. It was sudden and I’m still not functioning. However, I cannot even begin to comprehend the loss of 2 children. My heart breaks for their beautiful wives, loving parents, siblings and teammates.

[@levihornqvist9191]

sorry for your terrible loss

[@user-pp7xw5ub8y]

I am so sprry for your lost as well may your son watch fown on you and be in in your dreams often you feel him and you can heal your broken heart never forget your son is with you amd Jesus ..he love you is mama so much ❤

[@utsukushii-]

I’m so sorry. Praying to you and your loved ones. ❤

[@AngelBluff]

So elegantly said. You can tell what kind of man he was by how special she is. That had to be so very hard to do yet she did it with great dignity and class. I did not know who Johnny was. I have never watched a hockey game. But hearing his story and hearing about the type of man husband son father brother he was I will never forget him. RIP Johnny!

[@MArie-qj1zz]

Awesome job. May God put his loving arms around her and her children and the extended family and protect them from all evil. May they both RIP. They're now angels watching over you all. She demonstrated a lot of strength when she did this amazing, thoughtful and beautiful tribute.

[@dwightwilson7148]

God bless this family😢

[@bettyconaway3797]

Beautiful eulogy. I am praying for this entire family. These young men sound like wonderful people. God bless all of their family and friends.

[@skaterboy-cz9wj]

What an amazing eulogy by the widow of Johnny Gaudreau. And the tragedy grows as she is 9 weeks pregnant. with their third child. Sadly none o the kids will be old enough to remember Johnny. I pray for favour for Johnny's family and that his love will grow through is wife.

[@redlantern3371]

I can say with certainty that the woman that John Gaudreau married is as wonderful of a person as her description of her husband. It's as heartbreaking as can be that this senseless tragedy happened to these two brothers...There just aren't any words for that. What an unimaginable loss to the entire family......

[@barbettewelsh2358]

Prayers for you and your little ones. Unless someone has lost their soulmate they do not understand. May God give you strength and peace in the days ahead.

[@heatherwarrenwooten2573]

Praying for this family. I'm so sorry for the loss they are all feeling.💔✝️

[@2uzu]

Always unimaginable to me when a widow prepares such a nice eulogy, I think I’d be too broken

[@SarahKelly-hr4do]

I'm sorry about your loss he will be in in your heart forever

[@mariemont-w2c]

You did a wonderful eulogy very heartfelt .Your love will be forever God bless you and your babies.Keep the love it your heart and you will feel his strength

[@samanthamorgan4322]

Wow! The strength it took to stand up there and talk about losing your soul mate. There's no way i could do that without breaking down. I don't want to ever know this pain. Both of these young men sound amazing and their wives even more so! I may sound weird, but hearing Johnny's wife talking about having 3 kids in such a short time frame made me think God was giving her 3 kids to love as he was preparing to bring Johnny home! The relaionship these 2 had is one we can only dream of. And the bond between the 2 brothers is admirable and special for sure. They were both taken too soon, but its also a testament that they did everything together so it was only fit that they went home together! To the wives, prayers and condolences for the loss of your husbands. I know it was not easy standing up there talking about them knowing theyre gone! But yall also know yall will be together again one day and thats the greatest comfort. Those babies will know their fathers and how much they are so loved by them. To the family, friends and teammates, prayers and condolences. My thoughts are with every single one of yall that had the honor and priviledge of knowing and loving these 2 incredible young men gone too soon! God had bigger plans. But know that they are watching over every one of yall and are up there being goofballs as thats what brothers do ❤❤ This was such a beautiful service and eulogy and it upsets me that they were taken too soon because someone decided to be an idiot that night 😢😢 rest in Heavenly peace, both of you!

[@grantpicklesimer2995]

This really tore me up, seeing and hearing the sadness in her beautiful eyes and voice immediately made me shed tears. We all feel pain together as a community, as a fan base and as human beings. God bless to the family, spouses, friends, teammates and all who knew the Gaudreau Brothers. May they both Rest In Peace. ✝️

[@user-zb7tg5hi3t]

That was a beautiful eulogy. RIP gaudreaus!

[@cheryllockerbie9306]

My deepest condolences for your family’s loss. ❤🙏❤🙏

[@lanisdavey5772]

This was absolutely heartbreaking! I’m still at a loss for words 🕯️

[@sharonmonroe5089]

There’s no way in my life did a stand up there and read a book about my husband heart would be so broken. I couldn’t even talk rest easy Johnny and Matt.

[@Volfan2]

I'm so sorry for your loss. This is a tragedy that was 100% preventable. There are no words that can make this any less painful for you, I'm so very, very sorry for this, for if there were, O and millions of others would speak them, over and over. Stay strong, find solitice in family and the knowledge these fine brothers are together in heaven. Prayers and tears from TN😭🙏

[@tinadyar6893]

I lost my husband john 37. 23 years ago 9/11/02.our 1st and only grandchild was 6 months old. Hardest thing ever never get easy. You have to keep the faith.and walk in the light and keep your head up. God has blessed us and always will.

[@rickworkman6069]

My prayers go out to Johnny gaudreau wife and his family and friends. May he rest in peace. 🎉❤

[@scoutjack]

I’m still in shock. I cannot imagine the grief. Please know all of Columbus Ohio is standing behind you and trying to give you strength.

[@rickybobby941]

Meredith, thank you so much for such an amazing eulogy, this broke my heart. I am so sorry for your loss along with the whole Gaudreau family. I never met either brother but wish I got to meet and truly know John and Matt as they sound like they were amazing people. I knew Johnny "Hockey" was special after Calgary drafted him and watched his games with Boston College. I told people he was going to be a NHL all-star and most did not believe me due to his size. I proved them wrong! LOL What amazes me more is not his work in the rink, but his dedication to his family along with Calgary which I knew he loved. While I was sad he left Calgary, I was not mad as I knew it was a decision to be closer to his family and happy he had 2 years closer to home with you, his brother, his parents, sisters and nephews and nieces. I still can't imagine the pain you and the family feel. My deepest condolences for your loss, however he will be lived by his 3 amazing children which I know you will show what amazing brothers they were and continue the Gaudreau legacy in which ever way that is. God Bless.

[@teresaauger8680]

Beautiful eulogy condolences 🙏

[@michaelmacintyre6996]

When my own father passed, my Mom was left with the four of us, all under the age of five. We didn’t have it all growing up, but we had a strong mother who was and still is amazing. I was only 18 months old, so I have no recollection of my Dad, but incidents such as these give me an indication to what that may have been like. My condolences and all the best to those families. 😢

[@rustybelboa6194]

Wow thank you for sharing your story. Your mother wouldn’t have had anytime to grieve. Raising four little kids by herself is unimaginable . I am sorry you have no memory of your father but he must been a great guy to have found as women with the strength and love of your mother, She is one special lady! Thanks again. 17:22 17:22 17:22

[@tinacooper7830]

So sorry for your loss. ❤

[@theoldpathbaptist]

Prayers 🙏🏼for his family so very sad I pray God continues to strengthen her his wife and the kids 💔🙏🏼😢

[@Jaclyn1986]

Just beautiful. Every word.

[@jonnym91]

RIP ❤️

[@northerngirl4924]

Such a senseless tragedy. The number of family and friends devastated by this is staggering. John’s wife gave an amazing eulogy, and her strength shone through. She is going to be okay one day, down the road. I wish the very best for her, her children, Johns parents and siblings.❤

[@jodeming5088]

My heartfelt condolences to their family and friends. May their memories be a blessing. Beautiful eulogy.

[@Nicole-zw1sh]

When the little girl yelled daddy that broke me

[@michellewurz896]

Praying for your family,so sorry for your loss😢

[@majiccdtv]

my heart breaks for these familes ...

[@KarenG9825]

I am so very sorry that you and your husband’s family have had to experienced such a devastating loss.❤

[@lisalovelace4532]

My heart breaks for all of you🙏❤️

[@krissmith1957]

Wow, she painted a perfect picture of what kind of man husband and father he was

[@harris17100]

Condolences to the whole family and particularly his beautifully gracious wife! Johnny was magical on ice and a sheer joy to watch 🏒

[@danielkriefall5881]

May God bless your family with strength, what an amazing eulogy from his wife.

[@tabithahoward6621]

Wow what a way to honor him. I don't even know who this is but I like it

[@kimberlymccarthy8441]

God Bless the Gaudreau family ❤so sad RIP Johnny & Matthew 🙏🏻

[@MildredLewis-ld8oc]

Thinking of your whole family God bless you I will keep you all in my prays

[@johannaparra1309]

So strong . Thinking of you ❤

[@johnbrowne2170]

Remarkable strength.

[@RogueFire777]

My condolences to this family.

[@brianlee6428]

beyond heart breaking.

[@anaquintana6219]

My condolences to the family.

[@starburstsolaris6805]

God give her grace to go through this pregnancy.

[@justmyopinion2]

💔 Tragic all the way around. My heart goes out to the sister that was getting married too, so darn sad.

[@samanthamorgan4322]

Right i was thinking about this too. Was supposed to be a happy time but some jerk destroyed their worlds. But when the day comes that she Is ready to continue on with her wedding they will both be beside her in spirit and they will be rooting for her and so dang happy for her ❤ may justice prevail ❤

[@justmyopinion2]

@@samanthamorgan4322, it will be a long time before they all heal from the losses. 😥

[@nighteowl]

All of this soul-ripping pain and loss, a pregnancy now accompanied by trauma and grief, kids growing up without their dads, all because someone drinking couldn't arrange an Uber, or walk. This didn't have to happen. Smarten up, people.

[@jeffajkoay5340]

Rest in peace Johnny hockey. I miss you 😢 so much. I am heartbroken 💔 0:49

[@brucewrzosek6639]

Praying hard for these families!

[@christopherbarker181]

What a brave lady who should never have had to go through this tragedy. It’s disgusting that this behavior continues to occur by selfish individuals that have no consideration for anyone other than themselves. It’s even more terrible that it involves two brothers and multiple families. You will be in my thoughts and prayers; I’m so sorry!😢🙏

[@samanthamorgan4322]

Both of whom have young children and another on the way. This makes it even more sadder. I hope and pray justice prevails for these 2 young men and their families because this should not be their reality. They should all still be here loving their wives, children and family and awaiting the newest additions to their growing family 😢 this is unfathomable and I admire the strength these 2 women had standing up there because id be a sobbing mess. I dont want to even imagine going through this pain and my heart shatters with them 💔❤

[@makeitcount179]

Im praying for your family.

[@CanadianPodcast]

Condolences 🕊️🙏

[@anniejohnson5165]

Heartwrenching! ❤❤❤

[@teresat6876]

So beautiful my condolences to you and your love ones

[@terriking7836]

Wrapping you all in prayer and love.

[@christinamiller1323]

So sad what happened to these young men, condolences 💐 to the Family..

[@Berrycool56]

Some idiot hit them while they were on their bicycles

[@freedom4063]

​@@Berrycool56😢😢😢😢

[@sherrydawson6253]

​@Berrycool56 oh my thats awlful. I hope they caught the driver

[@freedom4063]

@@sherrydawson6253 😢😢🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@sharonmackinnon2156]

Just heartbreaking.

[@user-pp7xw5ub8y]

It breaks my heart for is wife and is three kids i am so sorry for your lost my sympathies.goes out your wait sending strenght confort prayers your wait he will always be with you all he never be forgotteen . He was a great dad and husband keep watching down on them Johnny your wife and family members ,your children will always love Jesus please help heal her broken heart in time it will always be broken but he will always be walking by their side . God bless beautiful what you sayed your husband is proud

[@ingriddorigo6278]

My Sicere Condolences to the entire Family,

[@Berrycool56]

We all grieve for these families ! Most sensless tragedy

[@LJ-218]

😭😭😭😭😭bless you and the family😭😭😭😭😭

[@arezodiljam2948]

praying for you and ur family 😢

[@PatrickZelnik-f8n]

Love Matt and jonh

[@AKB_48]

I'll hold a good thought for all !

[@elainewehby5255]

So very sorry for you both and your families. God bless you all!

[@sharonbruno2987]

This should have never happened. Stop drinking, even when your not driving!

[@rainbowjoe6356]

RIP GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTEN

[@freedomspromise8519]

How incredibly sad.

[@bosvarkutube]

😢 so sorry

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

What a kick in the privets. No words. Sending hugs.

[@elizabethelizabeth8434]

A drunk driver did this.

[@austinnatwick5293]

He never going to see his 3rd child being born 😢

[@Kelsey-dk4vw]

Yeah he was a surprise accident too :(

[@sandracanning2631]

God Bless yu all

[@Jaclyn1986]

Does anyone happen to know who the gentleman is standing beside her up there?

[@khewitt983]

Her brother

[@lynneuribeross2695]

My heart breaks for this family. Please please don't drink folks, if you are do it at home!!!! Babies never will see their dad again!!! Alcohol and drugs kill!!!!

[@novicmonadi2628]

Well said! As a European I have to say there is a need for better public transport in the United States so people can take public transit and avoid ruining lives like in this case.

[@Kelsey-dk4vw]

@@novicmonadi2628yeah there’s easily Uber though

[@novicmonadi2628]

@@Kelsey-dk4vw ya fair point but not everyone can afford that thus transport is important

[@Kelsey-dk4vw]

@@novicmonadi2628yeah true. But taking an Uber vs drinking and driving… I mean come on. It’s not worth it.

[@novicmonadi2628]

@@Kelsey-dk4vw of course but sadly many people can't afford an uber, to which I would say drink at home in that case.

[@nlbalbach]

Prayers😢

[@Landis_Grant]

A very sad Roman Catholic memorial service.

[@gorjanninkovski935]

Heartbreaking

[@thefozzybear]

Calgary and Columbus will retire number 13 in time.

[@DB-gr7ch]

Honest question: If it was American pro sports superstar Johnny Gaudreau at the wheel of that vehicle, and he and his brother had been out celebrating the night before his sister's wedding, and he was the one who drunkemly killed this guy no one ever heard of, what would his punsihment be ? Would there even be any? You already know the answer.

[@katstevens8266]

💕💞❣❣💞💕❣❣

[@rabiabashir5689]

😢😢may allah give you strength to go on with this tragic incident 🙏