Hi Beatrice ... thanks for visiting my thread, and giving me your kind advice.
With your H, and the amount of years you and he spent married, I would definitely entertain a friendship, but move slowly.
Take care and let your spirit guide you. I do agree, that no-one gets out of this life alive, so one should be compassionate (which it sounds you are) to your ex-mate, if nothing else.
Me:57 H:52 M:28 Got another lawyer last year and filed. D35,S/D twins28,D22 EA4/04 End? Who knows? "Life is like a mirror. Smile at it and it smiles back at you." — Peace Pilgrim