How did Mr. Oakley feel about the art shop?

Mr. Oakley hadn't been able to enter the art shop since his wife's death. It was a place that brought her great joy, and a place that left him missing her presence.

Tom's heart sank. He hadn't been in the shop since Rachel had died. It was her favorite place. For forty years he hadn't been able to bring himself to venture into it again. There had been no reason anyway. He didn't paint. He remembered how pleased she would be at the mere thought of a visit.