Meredith Gaudreau reveals Johnny and Matthew didn't 'suffer' after being hit by car in emotional eulogy

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Meredith Gaudreau has revealed new details about the night her husband Johnny Gaudreau, and brother-in-law Matthew were killed by an alleged drunk driver.

“I want to say to everyone that neither John [nor] Matty suffered,” Meredith said during her eulogy at the brothers' funeral at St Mary Magdalen Parish outside Philadelphia on Monday, September 9.

Meredith Gaudreau's emotional eulogy after losing husband 

“It makes me feel better knowing whatever silly conversation they were having just picked right back up in heaven in a flash,” Meredith Gaudreau said during her emotional speech, according to US Magazine.

“I can hear their laughs so well in the back of my head. Something else that is getting me through is that they would not want to see me like this because they were both so sweet and cared so much about other people.”

 “I’m trying, for them, to spread that message and to be more like them. Kind to everyone, selfless, and fun to be around. Two loving sons and brothers and friends, the best uncles in the world and the best husbands and fathers,” she added.

Meredith Gaudreau reveals she is pregnant at husband's funeral

Meredith Gaudreau disclosed during the funeral that she is nine weeks pregnant with the couple's third child. She and Johnny already have a 23-month-old daughter named Noa and a 6-month-old son named Johnny.

“I could go on forever about how much I love John and how special he was,” Meredith said.

“These words still don’t touch on my love for John, but no words ever will. John, my husband, my best friend, and my soulmate. You spent your entire life working hard for your family and making us so proud of you every single day,” she added.

Meredith continued, “Now it’s my turn to make you proud as you watch down on us from heaven. I will do that for you because you deserve that.”

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were killed in an accident

Johnny Gaudreau, a forward for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and his brother Matthew were struck and killed while riding bikes in Oldmans Township, New Jersey, on August 29.

Sean M Higgins, the man accused of the brothers' killings, was thought to have been intoxicated when he struck Johnny and Matthew from behind.

“As a result of the collision, the two pedal cyclists sustained fatal injuries,” the New Jersey State Police said at the time.

Higgins is being held in custody for a hearing on his pretrial terms on Friday, September 13, after being charged with two counts of vehicular murder.

Johnny was 31 years old at the time of his death, while Matthew was 29.