It is with great sadness i learn of the demise of my Cousin Carl. He was a man of exceptionally high standards, who for many years sacrificed a great deal in order to be true to his beliefs. He kept me up to speed, over the years, with what was happening in B'dos, and in rerturn I ensured his visits to the UK were as congenial as possible.
Carl and his late wife Margarert were true lovebirds whose retirement plans were sadly cut short. At least, they are now together once again.
To Isala, Negus, Makonnen and Metasebia, I send heartfelt condolences with a wish they meet this challenge of utter sadness with the same steadfastness of spirit they displayed when their mother was suddenly taken from them.
Rest in peace my dear Cousin Ras Iral Jabari. You will be missed by Victoria, Edwy and myself. Allah Mahkum.
Francis Talma
FRANCIS AUGUSTUS CARL TALMA, affectionately known as ‘Ras Iral Jabari’ of Todds Plantation, St. John and formerly of Silver Beach Cottage, Rockley, Christ Church entered into rest on May 31, 2020. ‘Ras Iral Jabari’ was a leading member and contributor to the Rastafarian movement. His outstanding work ensured that the Rastafarian advocacy was always maintained at the local, regional and international levels.
Son of Francis “Frank’ Talma and the late Muriel Juanita Talma née Worrell.
Husband of the late Margaret Talma née Brathwaite.
Father of Isala Talma-Griffith, Negus, Makonnen, Metasebia Talma and the late Hailu Kamau and Hailu Abebe Talma.
Brother of Michael Talma of Guyana.
Grandfather of Tyler Walcott, Nalani Talma and Eva Griffith.
Nephew of Elaine Worrell of the USA and the late Sir Edwy Talma and Carl Worrell.
Cousin of Alice Lucas, Joyce Henderson, Grace and Janine Talma (all of Trinidad), Shirley Monteil, Dorothy Talma-Monteil, Cicely Talma-Green, Yvonne Talma-Ford, Ricki, Petal, Kevin, Brian and Gayle Talma; Allan and Dr. Theo Talma, Erica and Tiana Symmonds (all of the USA), Ralph Talma U.K. and the late Dr. Trevor Talma.
Brother-in-law of George Brathwaite.
Friend of Collin, Adonijah, Ras Steve, Laila Toppin-Lorde and many more.
The funeral leaves Lyndhurst Funeral Home, Passage Road, St. Michael on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, for a private service and interment. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday.