Rita STEELE was laid to rest on 27 September 1918 at Brighton General Cemetery at the age of 33.
At the time of Rita's passing, STEELE lived in Armadale.
STEELE was buried in the Baptist section.
Rita STEELE's grave contains two other burials.
Adult Tuberculosis & Wasting Diseases (18+)
This individual lived in a time when tuberculosis and wasting diseases were among the most persistent
and debilitating illnesses affecting adults. Conditions such as Phthisis, Consumption and Rheumatic Fever
could slowly erode strength and health over many years, often leaving families with few medical options.
Their story reflects an era when infections that are now treatable posed some of the greatest challenges to
daily life and long‑term survival. Brighton General Cemetery records contain 1237 such deaths.
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