And his generation get so stereotyped as selfish leavers which is just not so. My father was about the same age as yours, although he died more than ten years ago. He was a total European, and was all for the freedom of movement - he even worked in a European country for 3 years and loved it. I do not know what he would have made of this mess.
So many stereotypes. My parents also of this generation as are my ILs
Dad, wealthy ex-banker, Tory voter (though once upon a time a Liberal). Former committed Norway leaver now thoroughly and irreversibly radicalised.
My mum, ordinary pensioner, ex-teacher, very middle England, voted leave because talked into it by her MP but now wants it all to stop (floating voter: Green in the EP elections)
My ILs, as working class as they come, neither educated, both from poor Irish Catholic families in Stoke on Trent. But staunch remainers, to the extent that FIL would have been with me at the last PV march if he hadn't just had a mild stroke. Also floating voters but will be LD at the GE I suspect (unless there's a better tactical alternative).
I hate the way all older people are characterised as leavers ... even in the "most Brexity" demographics about 30% voted remain.