Meredith Gaudreau, the wife of the late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, commemorated her husband's life with meaningful tattoos using his ashes. The tattoos, designed and executed by tattoo artist Tay Nicole Clinch, serve as a lasting tribute to Johnny's memory and are a profound way for Meredith to carry him with her always.
Meredith Gaudreau found a profoundly moving way to honor her late husband's legacy forever. Following the tragic death of Johnny Gaudreau , a prominent NHL star, in August 2024, Meredith recently obtained tattoos that commemorate her husband using his ashes in the ink. Johnny and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau, were fatally struck by a drunk driver while cycling in Oldmans Township , New Jersey , on August 29, 2024. Johnny was 31, and Matthew was 29.
Tattoo artist Tay Nicole Clinch shared Meredith's story on Instagram on January 15, stating, 'A month ago, a client reached out to me for a cremation tattoo. I'd never done one and was transparent about that but she chose to stick with me anyway. Shortly after, she let me in on her story and it's safe to say I got pretty emotional when I realized this was a story I had already knew of and was brought to tears over in the past.' Clinch explained that while she wouldn't typically perform cremation tattoos, the circumstances surrounding Meredith's request led her to make an exception. She emphasized that safety was paramount and a medical professional was consulted to ensure the procedure was conducted with care and informed guidance. Meredith chose to have the word 'Forever' tattooed on the inside of one of her fingers and the names of her two children – daughter Noa, 2, and son Johnny, 22 months – on her forearm. 'So, with his ashes in the ink, this tattoo became an additional way to carry his presence with her alongside their babies— thank you for trusting me with something so special and letting me play a small role in your healing journey,' Clinch wrote. Clinch waited a month to share the tattoos publicly, wanting to give Meredith privacy during the healing process. She noted that the tattoos healed well without any unusual side effects. Meredith expressed her appreciation for Clinch's artistry in the comments, writing, 'Obsessed with them. Perfectly done by the best and coolest girl.' Clinch playfully hinted at more tattoos in Meredith's future, commenting, 'So excited for the other ideas.' At a memorial service for Johnny and Matthew in September 2024, Meredith revealed she was nine weeks pregnant with their third child. 'We’re actually a family of five,' Meredith shared during her eulogy. 'I’m in my ninth week of pregnancy with our third baby. A total surprise, but again, John was beaming and so excited.' She continued, 'I was so nervous because this was, again, a total surprise. But his reaction was just immediately kissing me and hugging me even though I was driving the car. After the initial excitement sank in, every time he looked at me, he would say, 'You’re nuts, you know that? Three kids?
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