Tonka - Is there anyone else out there who feels lonely like me? Open and honest man seeks a lady friend

Hello ,
It's not easy talking about myself, but I will do my best.
My wife of 25 years left me recently, it was a split caused by her feeling that she was no longer happy and wanted to find happiness elsewhere. Difficult for me to take but it was for the best.
My hobbies include the PC, golf and fishing, I used to love to read a lot, but somehow I don’t seem to get the time anymore apart from collector’s books and the like. I am also an animal lover and have been very involved in animal welfare in the past.
I do enjoy a good film preferable the older type, and as far as lassie films are concerned I have to make sure that a box of Kleenex is close hand. As you may have gathered from that I am an eternal romantic at heart and always believe there may be light at the end of the tunnel, though to be honest I have not caught a glimmer of it yet.
I now often feel lonely and miss so much the company of an understanding lady; I miss all those little things, the knowing glance, those tender words shared between two people who care. I miss feeling wanted and if I am honest I also miss so much the affectionate side of things. I used to be a very tactile person. For a variety of reasons I have been celibate for 14 years, and the thought of remaining that way for the rest of my days is daunting to say the least
I am a gentleman of the old school and think that a lady should always be treated with respect and consideration at all times and would always put her first. I believe in always open and honest and hope to receive the same in return. No friendship/relationship could ever work without that.
I would like to find someone caring and understanding who also feels the same as i do about life passing by quickly. To me the most important attributes about a lady are, personality and facial features. Size and shape are not important. It would be nice also if we had some things in common to talk and share with each other. Mutual rapport is also very important.
I don’t know what else to say, if you have any questions please ask.