Just last Monday I attended my long-time (30 year) co-worker's funeral. 3 years ago I retired, he didn't. He, like you felt he would be bored to tears. I was able to visit with him a week before he passed away. He had NO regrets "working" till the end, except for the last several weeks of his sickness, he was an active employee of the company. His exact words to me were "I've lived an long and good life and I have NO regrets the way things are playing out". I felt VERY bad for him but he assured me he lived the way HE wanted!
I still don't understand it but I accept it. His life, his decision. You have to do what you have to do. Like you HE really enjoyed working and couldn't imagine doing anything else. I'm glad I was able to see and talk to him and have a last chat. :(
Dan
