Madelyn "Lyn" Laboriel
In Remembrance
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Madelyn “Lyn” Laboriel.
Lyn Laboriel nee McCauley was born in Everett MA on December 21st, 1948 to Patrick & Madeline McCauley.
She was soon joined by her two younger brothers Robert & Patrick.
She graduated from Lexington High School then proceeded to Boston University School of Medicine to obtain her Doctorate Degree in Pediatrics.
Lyn was a proud Bostonian through and through.
It was there she met the love of her life; her best friend and life partner Abraham Laboriel.
They married in the fall of 1970 & have been inseparable for 56 years.
Lyn and Abraham Sr.’s life as physician & musician blended perfectly.
They supported & complimented each other beautifully while raising two boys Abraham, Jr. & Mateo.
They carefully curated a home filled with love, music & laughter.
She taught her boys not only how to cook but how to throw a ball; a real renaissance woman.
Lyn was a true champion of children.
She held a private practice in pediatrics for several years before shifting focus to fight injustices for those less fortunate.
It is through her work at L.A. County and USC Medical Center General Hospital that she specifically focussed on diagnosing, treating & educating families of children born with FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome).
Lyn’s faith in God and her loving family were her cornerstones.
She was a generous spirit who always had time to share wisdom & advice with family & friends.
She forever made room for guests at her exuberant holiday tables which were overflowing with the above mentioned love, laughter and delicious food.
Lyn was called home by her Lord to join the heavenly choir April 3rd, 2026 on Good Friday.
She was surrounded by love; holding hands with her beloved husband & their two sons.
Services will be private but we invite you to share any thoughts, memories & photos below on the "Memory Wall".
In lieu of flowers, those who wish, may make a memorial donation to Doctors Without Borders or the ACLU in honor of Dr. Lyn Laboriel.
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May 13, 2026
To the friends and family of Dr. Laboriel, please accept my most sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved. She was a brilliant light who I owe an utter debt of gratitude to for her constant sharing of her research and knowledge about the developing child, especially her knowledge of FASD. For many years I practiced child welfare law, and thanks to her generous teaching, insights, and willingness to openly share her knowledge and research, many, many children received the proper developmental care, treatment and education they not only deserved, but desperately needed to thrive in today's society. Thank you, thank you Dr. Laboriel. You didn't just open doors for these children, you broke down floodgates that allowed them to thrive and allowed us practitioners to seek out the correct services for them. Because the children were afforded the opportunity to better develop through your dedication, you became our hero. May every memory continue to be a blessing.
May 11, 2026
My funny Lyn! Just being silly.
May 11, 2026
It’s taking me some time to write something for My dear friend, my sister, Lyn. I honestly don’t know where to begin except for the fact that she truly was the sister I never had. I first came to know her through Abraham and the Music world. She became our pediatrician for our first born child. But our sisterhood began sometime after that.
We had so many things in common. We were both born in 1948 & both raised Catholic.
We were both doctors in the medical field, both loved music, to play guitar, write songs, sing them, & singing together in the Angels Chorale. We both had two sons and were married to bass players.
We both loved the Lord.
We both loved to laugh & be silly. We both knew we were there for each other, always through thick and through thin. So many things, so many beautiful memories.
I cared deeply for her. I always knew she was there if I needed to talk or had an issue, she was always right there. She came with wonderful advice because she knew me so well she knew exactly what I needed to hear or do. I did the same for her to the best of my ability. I loved her and her family, Abraham, Abecito, Mateo, and Suzanne as they were my own. I would do anything for them. Lyn was smart, funny, & talented. But most of all I just remember how extremely caring she was for everyone in her life. I miss her beyond belief. I miss our daily phone calls. I miss our time laughing, even right up to the end. I miss my sister and I know where she is so that gives me some comfort and I know that it also gives the family comfort. I will see you again, Lyn! I’m being extra good to be sure I do. I love you.
We had so many things in common. We were both born in 1948 & both raised Catholic.
We were both doctors in the medical field, both loved music, to play guitar, write songs, sing them, & singing together in the Angels Chorale. We both had two sons and were married to bass players.
We both loved the Lord.
We both loved to laugh & be silly. We both knew we were there for each other, always through thick and through thin. So many things, so many beautiful memories.
I cared deeply for her. I always knew she was there if I needed to talk or had an issue, she was always right there. She came with wonderful advice because she knew me so well she knew exactly what I needed to hear or do. I did the same for her to the best of my ability. I loved her and her family, Abraham, Abecito, Mateo, and Suzanne as they were my own. I would do anything for them. Lyn was smart, funny, & talented. But most of all I just remember how extremely caring she was for everyone in her life. I miss her beyond belief. I miss our daily phone calls. I miss our time laughing, even right up to the end. I miss my sister and I know where she is so that gives me some comfort and I know that it also gives the family comfort. I will see you again, Lyn! I’m being extra good to be sure I do. I love you.
May 3, 2026
In many ways I grew up with Lyn and Abraham, as our lives “paralleled” until they moved out west. Lyn and Abraham and I met when she was in medical school, Abraham was at Berklee, and I was in high school. We made music together at St. Clements Church in Boston until I went to Oberlin. I lived with them for a summer, taking care of Abe Jr (known then as Abrahamcito). Then, Lyn went to Cleveland Clinic and Abraham taught at Oberlin, and that gave us more time to be together. I remember their wedding, I remember when Abe Jr was born. He slept in my family’s crib. They were family, In adulthood, my passion for early childhood education and Lyn’s amazing advocacy work for children with FAS connected us. My relationship with Lyn and Abraham was formative for me. I haven’t been good about staying in touch, which I regret. Lyn, you shone through adversity and through the joyful parts of life. You made a difference. I love you. Pam
May 2, 2026
I was so fortunate to have known Lyn. She was an inspiring mentor who taught and guided me to find my passion for working with families and children with FASD. I learned so much from Lyn and from working alongside her for many years at VIP. She demonstrated acute intellect, dedication, and extraordinary compassion for all her patients. Lyn also had a wicked sense of humor and warm laugh that could bring balance to more difficult work situations. I was honored to know more about her personal life, her immense love for her husband and sons, enjoyment of singing, and her delight in delicious cuisine, having shared many fine meals with her in East Los Angeles. Sending comforting prayers to Abraham Sr., Abe Jr., and Matteo. May Lyn’s spirit, memories, and love continue to live on in the hearts of those she touched.
May 2, 2026
Lyn changed my life, and the lives of many families in Southern California through her tireless work as a physician dedicated to diagnosis and treatment of children affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and support through education of their parents and families. The FASD Network of Southern California will honor her legacy throughout its work, as Lyn supported ours.
May her memory be a blessing.
May her memory be a blessing.
May 2, 2026
Lyn was truly special. The kind of person you don’t forget. There was something about her… her stories, her humor, and the deep love for God and for her family that made every interaction meaningful and fun at the same time.
I remember when I traveled to Spain with Abraham Sr. Lyn had everything dialed in. Not just the logistics—she made sure we actually enjoyed the trip. I can still hear her saying, “You’re going to have a lot of fun and eat amazing food… I made sure Abraham’s rehearsals are short so you both can enjoy the city!” 😂
And of course, she had already done the research, telling us exactly where we should go eat. That was Lyn. Thoughtful, intentional, always looking out for others.
Anytime we talked on the phone, it was a joy. Honestly, it was hilarious. Because her sense of humor was just a gift!
And I’ll never forget when I was heading to Mexico City with Abraham. She called me and said, “Can you believe you’re going to hang out with Sir Paul McCartney?!” I couldn’t believe it either, but the way she said it made the moment feel even bigger. That was her. She celebrated life with you.
Lyn also took the time to proofread my first book, which will be released later this year. That meant a lot to me. I visited the Laboriel home several times to pick up books she generously gifted me from her own library. Those visits were never just about books—they turned into conversations that were deep, thoughtful, and fun.
She had that rare mix of wise, joyful, and genuinely kind.
Lyn, thank you for your life, your generosity, your laughter, and your love.
Rest in peace, dear Lyn.
You have fought the good fight. You have finished the race.
Now enjoy your rest in the presence of Jesus, our Savior.
I remember when I traveled to Spain with Abraham Sr. Lyn had everything dialed in. Not just the logistics—she made sure we actually enjoyed the trip. I can still hear her saying, “You’re going to have a lot of fun and eat amazing food… I made sure Abraham’s rehearsals are short so you both can enjoy the city!” 😂
And of course, she had already done the research, telling us exactly where we should go eat. That was Lyn. Thoughtful, intentional, always looking out for others.
Anytime we talked on the phone, it was a joy. Honestly, it was hilarious. Because her sense of humor was just a gift!
And I’ll never forget when I was heading to Mexico City with Abraham. She called me and said, “Can you believe you’re going to hang out with Sir Paul McCartney?!” I couldn’t believe it either, but the way she said it made the moment feel even bigger. That was her. She celebrated life with you.
Lyn also took the time to proofread my first book, which will be released later this year. That meant a lot to me. I visited the Laboriel home several times to pick up books she generously gifted me from her own library. Those visits were never just about books—they turned into conversations that were deep, thoughtful, and fun.
She had that rare mix of wise, joyful, and genuinely kind.
Lyn, thank you for your life, your generosity, your laughter, and your love.
Rest in peace, dear Lyn.
You have fought the good fight. You have finished the race.
Now enjoy your rest in the presence of Jesus, our Savior.
May 2, 2026
I only met Lyn in person once, but she became a good friend. I worked at a similar clinic to Lyn’s in the UK, and visited the centre in LA when on a trip. I was introduced to her and we spent several hours talking -bonding over our shared clinical work and our Christisn faith. She recommended All Saints Pasadena, where I worshipped the following day. We became Facebook friends and the connection with Lyn was very important both to me and my husband. My heart gors out to Abraham, Abe Junior and Mateo.. we send our live from the UK. We know she will rest in peace and rise in glory!
May 2, 2026
Lynn will forever have an impact on my children’s lives. She is the one who finally gave us answers to what we had been dealing with. It led me down the path of wanting to understand FASD and to help other foster/adoptive families who were also struggling. Working on my dissertation and working with my university students is filled with the many helpful tips and knowledge I gained in that dr body and then later the training through the Triumph program. Thank you for following your passion and advocating for FASD.
May 2, 2026
I had known of Lyn a long time before I met her. She is big in the FASD world. I was fortunate to connect with her at the FASD Conference in Vancouver, BC in 2015, where we had a meal together and learned more about each other's work. We've stayed connected through different events over the years and she has always been generous with sharing her knowledge and expertise. She also always glowed when talking about her family - her husband whom she was clearly still head-over-heals for, and her sons whom she talked of with pride and a huge smile. I will miss her wisdom and kindness. Her absence will be felt strongly. My heart goes out to all of her family. Know that she loves you and is proud of you.
May 2, 2026
Missed but most certainly never forgotten. Sending love and prayers to Abraham, Matteo and Abe Jr.
Sharing one of my favourite memories from 2014.
Sharing one of my favourite memories from 2014.
May 2, 2026
Dr. Laboriel was a gem that I'm so fortunate to have gazed upon. She was inspirational and I owe a lot of who I am as a professional to her influence. She was so funny. On a day that I was ready to throw in the towel, I made the mistake of saying I would go become a singer and belted out a motown chorus. She kindly smiled and honestly said, "Pretty pitchy, Chantal. You should stay in your current field." I took her advice. However, beyond keeping me off a path of self-destruction, she generously shared the gift of music through her charming husband Mr. Abe and her kind spirited kids, Abe Jr and Mateo. Such a gift to the world left by her! I will miss her spunk, her love for God, family, and the children all around her. It was my honor and privilege to know and work alongside her. Forever grateful, Chantal
May 1, 2026
So Sorry to hear. Lyn was a very special person and a dedicated Doctor , Mother, Wife , and friend. The Rose family has so many great memories of the times we've shared together over the years. Lyn leaves an amazing legacy of Love , God and Family . In our prayers - God Bless -
May 1, 2026
My sincere sympathy to Lyn’s family. May she RIP.
Linda Chaney
Linda Chaney
April 30, 2026
God bless Lyn, She lived a blessed life 'for others'. May she continue to be in the Lord's presence.
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Patrick Francis McCauley
Madeline Rose Webb
Abraham Laboriel
Robert McCauley
Patrick McCauley
Abraham Laboriel, Jr.
Mateo Andres Laboriel
Robert McCauley
Patrick McCauley
Abraham Laboriel
Abraham Laboriel, Jr.
Mateo Andres Laboriel
Madelyn "Lyn" Laboriel
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