

With love and cherished memories, we celebrate the life of Thelma Duncan Isaacs, who passed away on October 23, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on November 2, 1937 in Three Friends, Guyana, to Jacob Brown and Johanna Brown Duncan. Thelma grew up in Wakeaaname, She lived in Guyana until 1993, when she migrated to the United States, carrying with her a deep faith and a generous spirit.
A devoted Seventh-day Adventist, Thelma placed God at the center of her life. She was loving, funny, and wonderfully outspoken, never afraid to speak her mind or bring laughter to those around her, Her faith was evident in the way she cared for others. Her door was always open to family, friends and strangers in need. Her compassion extended to animals and all forms of life. For Thelma, kindness was nor just something to talk about; it was something to practice every day.
Thelma was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Melton Iaacs. She leaves behind her children, Rhonda Isaacs, Mark Isaacs, Audrey Barton, Lloyd Barton, Joan Prince and her cherished foster daughter, Vanessa Seeley.
Her grandchildren are Denise Brammer, Marvin Tripp, Collis Glasgow, Shelly Ann Thomas, Loyson Barton, Sabrina Barton, Otis Glasgow, Othesia Glasgow, Vanessa Barton, Chyann Ferron, Tawana Barton, Clive Moore, Dwight Barton, Ernest Prince, Derick Prince, and Pettol Robinson. Her grandsons Shurmond Prince and Leon Prince preceded her in death. Her legacy also lives on through 29 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
She is also remembered with love by her nieces and nephews, Thelma Hooks (Olive), Ambrozine Butters, Vinton Coggins (John), Ronald Duncan, Patrick Duncan, March Butters, Desmond Duncan, Marceline Duncan, David Duncan, Stay Duncan and Buddy Duncan, along with many other beloved nieces and nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Thelma leaves behind a legacy of faith, laughter, generosity and unconditional love. Though she is deeply missed, the many lives she touched will carry her memory forward, We take comfort in the blessed hope of the resurrection and the promise of seeing our loved ones again.
Visitation will be held at R. Stutzmann & Son, 224-39 Jamaica Ave, Queens Village, NY 11428, US, on October 29, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, with livestream available at https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/129563. The Funeral Service will follow at R. Stutzmann & Son on October 29, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm, also with livestream available at https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/129563. Burial will take place at Cypress Hills Cemetery, 833 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208, US, on October 29, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm.
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