with Christian resignation was a very common cliché - basically there was no medical options for most illnesses eg cancer nor any effective pain relief for many (tho opium + alcohol were available) - indicates that he accepted his condition

very unlikely that you will find any further details (very very rare to find such details in a parish register - as it sounds as tho illnesses was progressive again very unlikely there would be an inquest (generally reserved for accidents)

To answer Sue - Registry with its new staffing levels is not as helpful as the old staff were