Alexander Fraser McHoul, 98, died on Sunday, March 13, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Al was a lifelong resident of the Dorchester section of Boston, MA.

Born on October 18, 1917 in Boston, he was a son of the late David and Mary (Robertson) McHoul. He cherished over 72 years of marriage to Mildred (Hennessy) McHoul before her death in 2009.

Al was the owner of the McHoul Funeral Home in Dorchester, which he founded in 1950. At the time of his death, he was the oldest funeral director in the state of Massachusetts.

Affectionately known as "Pop" or "Papa", he was extremely proud of everyone in his family. He inspired a legacy of funeral directors including his three sons, 2 daughters-in-law, four grandchildren, two grandchildren-in-law and a great-grandchild who have since owned funeral homes in Boston, MA, Provincetown, MA, North Attleboro, MA, Attleboro, MA, Hopewell Junction, and Fishkill.

We will remember Pop as an avid fan of boxing, who also enjoyed woodworking. Later in his life, he discovered his love of art, and especially enjoyed drawing.

Al is survived by two sons, Douglas A. McHoul and his wife Marikay of Hopewell Junction, NY and Vieques, PR and Donald A. McHoul and his wife Barbara of Cumberland, RI and Hollywood, FL; a devoted daughter-in-law, Anne McHoul of Plymouth, MA; 13 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his son, David A. McHoul in 2005 and his five siblings.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, March 29 from 4-7 p.m. at the Sperry & McHoul Funeral Home, 15 Grove Street, North Attleboro, MA.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 30 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 14 Park Street, North Attleboro, MA followed by interment at Blue Hill Cemetery in Braintree, MA.

Donations may be made in Al's memory to the Alzheimer's Association. For online condolences or memorial donations, please visit Al's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.