Carole Moses Harman passed away on November 11, 2014. She was a gentle and loving woman who loved beautiful things. She is survived by her loving partner and friend for many years, Debbie DeCarlo.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and raised in, Manchester Ct., she was the daughter of the late Mae (Schneider) and Nathan Moses.
Carole came to Providence to attend and graduate from R.I.S.D with a BA in 1965 and earned an MA from RISD in 1969. In 2003, Carole was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Pedagogy from RIC.
She taught Art in the City of Providence for 33 years at Hope High and Central High Schools. After retiring from the public schools, Carole began teaching, mentoring and supervising future art teachers.
In 1993, Carol was the recipient of the A. Milken Award and was cited as the RI Art Teacher of the Year.
Carole was an artist and longtime member of the Providence Art Club. She was a painter, pencil drawer and weaver. She loved all things that were creative and had numerous art exhibits over the years.
She was a gourmet cook and traveler, liked to spend time exploring, eating and entertaining with good friends.
Over the years Carole served on many committees and boards; The RISD Alumni President, RISD Board of Trustees, Founder of the Citywide Arts, New Urban Arts, and RI Art Teachers Association to name a few.
Burial and services were private. Contributions may be made in Carole’s name to New Urban Arts, 705 Westminster Street, Providence, RI or simply do an act of kindness for someone less fortunate than you.
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December 11, 2014
Missing you.
Nancy
November 28, 2014
Laurinda Goulet
November 28, 2014
Laurinda Goulet
My deepest condolences to Ms. Harmon's family. I am a former art student from Central High School (1982). Carole was so much more than an art teacher to me and my brother David. She was our friend and mentor. She truly touched our lives in a genuine and positive way. She was an extrodinary woman, whom I respected immensely. My heart is saddened to hear of her passing. She will be missed by many students who's life she touched.
Thank you Carloe for truly caring for us. <3
November 26, 2014
George Delany
So sorry for your loss, Debbie, we were so saddened to hear this news, will hold you and Carole both in our thoughts and prayers...
November 25, 2014
Deb, so sorry to hear of your loss.
Rose Basile
Carol Noyes
November 24, 2014
Jo-Anne Micheletti
Debbie, I am so sorry to hear about Carols passing.
I know no words can take away your loss.
There was no doubt the love you had for Carol, it was displayed ever time you had dinner with her at the restaurant. You can take comfort in knowing that she knew how much you meant to each other.
You are a strong women and with memories, family and friends your days will get easier.
Jo-Anne Micheletti
November 23, 2014
Judi Greenberg
A great friend and inspiration during my high school years and then some. Had always hoped we would catch up in the years to follow after graduation in76. You will remain in my thoughts!
Thank you, Carole for being you !
November 21, 2014
Beryl Kenyon
Somehow my first message disappeared, leaving only my name displayed.
Carole will always be magical, mystical, magnificent, magnanimous and memorable! As passionate and enormously talented educators, Carole and Deb shone! Carole's light will never be diminished. Plus, she taught me how to like cooked spinach for the first time, and I must have been about 50 then! It was done simply but I failed to make it as good as Carole's. Deb, Carole, Bianca and I shared a wonderful day by the sea, and I'll always think of laughter and light and love when remembering Carole. Deb. My thoughts are with you.
November 19, 2014
My condolences. I know that she will be greatly missed. Ms. Harman was an excellent teacher. She was my weaving teacher we formed the lunch bunch. It was Ms. Harman and several of us students back in 1989. She will be greatly missed. May she rest in peace
Ms. Amoy, former student, Central High 1989
Providence, RI
November 19, 2014
Dave Dussault
My condolences Debbie, my thoughts and prayers are with you...
November 19, 2014
Nancy Kelley-Estey
My childhood and lifelong best friend. Moseby and Kelley. The loss is beyond painful. Thank God for Daisies and thank God for Debbie. Rest in peace my friend and keep painting clouds. Nancy
November 19, 2014
Nancy Kelley-Estey
My childhood and adult best friend. We were Moseby and Kelley.The loss is more than painful. Thank God for Daisies, and most of all thank God for Debbie.
November 19, 2014
Ivy Marwil
Dear Debbie,
I just read in the Providence Journal about your loss of Carole.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ivy Marwil
November 19, 2014
Deb, I am truly sorry for your loss. May time ease your pain and allow the hole you feel in your heart to be filled with all the beautiful memories you and Carole have created. It was my pleasure to be involved in her transition. She is now "Resting in Peace" and will always be with you. Stacey Santoro, RN
November 18, 2014
L
So sorry for your loss
November 17, 2014
Marvel Mejia
Ms. Carole Harman, was and will always be my mentor. She talked me out of being a statistic or being part of the status quo. She told me to Shine and not to be afraid to be myself or to be judged. She is the reason I was the only one to graduate from college in my family, foster in me the spirit to give back in my community and help others to reach their life long dreams. I teach Art and have my Art Education degree because she helped me, I miss her dearly. With the stroke of my paint brush you and I will be together how we use to be my loving friend! The world just lost an earth angel. See you in paradise.
November 17, 2014
Beryl Kenyon
November 17, 2014
Vicki Domingues
Deb, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
November 17, 2014
so sorry to hear about her passing. I Had her for a teacher during my sophomore year at Central. my prayers goes out to you and her family
November 17, 2014
Lisa Bertoldi
Deb, my deepest sympathy to you! Carole was a wonderful person who touched many lives! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love,
Lisa
November 17, 2014
Diane Bertoldi
Deb, I'm so sorry to hear of Carole's passing!! She was such a wonderful woman, teacher, and friend! I first met her at Central, as I was in her weaving class in my Jr. and Sr. years. (1978-1980). She truly cared about her students. And I was proud to call her my friend!! My thoughts and prayers are with you always!!
November 17, 2014
Renee Bailey
Deb,
my thoughts and prayers are with you. Carole was a beautiful soul, she will be missed.
November 17, 2014
Jonny Skye
Carole was and will remain an important mentor in my life and I know in the lives of many. She was gently ruthless and taught me when your heart sings for the right thing sometimes its better to ask for forgiveness than ask for permission. She was a warrior with grace, held high standards and loved deeply. I'm sorry its been so long since I checked in...really sad to know she has passed and yet know her guidance remains and lives out in so many left behind. Beautiful Carole. All the best to you Deb DeCarlo!
November 17, 2014
Beryl Kenyon
A wise, great artist I once knew told me that it is a law of physics that energy may dissipate through the universe but never die. Firmly believing this, I am addressing some of this message to Carole.
Carole! You made my life easier by being a kindred spirit to my husband, Jeff, at Central High. You lit up his dark days, as you did for so many colleagues, friends, and students.
You gave me the gift of loving cooked spinach for the first time ever in my then 50 plus years when you and Deb had us for dinner. Although a simple rendition, as much as I tried to duplicate it, yours was the best! You had a great talent for so many things!
A day that is seared into my memory is one summer day when you, Deb, Bianca, and I shared great friendship, conversation, food and drinks on the dock at the Back Eddy in Westport!
Deb. You and Carole shared a passion for so many things, not the least of which was a total dedication to the students of Providence. Brilliant educators, both.
Carole was so gifted, and shared her gifts readily with everyone who she embraced. Carole! Thank you so much for being such a buoyant, beautiful, and brilliant friend to so many whose lives you touched.
Deb! Know you've had a tough few years that you transcended with grace and love.
Blessings to you both! Xo
November 17, 2014
Linda, Hope High Class of 1977
Ms. Harman was my art teacher in my senior year @ Hope. I can remember looking forward to her class because it was so calm and peaceful.
November 17, 2014
Ronald Kahn
My deepest heart felt condolences Deb. Carole was a teacher's teacher and who I highly valued and appreciated knowing as a colleague for many years. She lit up the lives of all of us who were fortunate to know her, as well as being the brightest, giving of self, and the warmest of individuals. Her students and those around her, particularly at Central, were left with indelible beautiful artistic brush marks of compassion, concern, and respect, for all of those she touched! I was truly fortunate to have worked with her and her positive outlook.
November 17, 2014
Gayla Gazerro
I am so sorry to hear this. Deb, so sorry for your loss.
November 17, 2014
Donald & Marie Pastine
Deb, I know how difficult a time this for you. But the fact that Carole was able to share with you the love and adoration she possessed will enable you to endure. I can never forget how she took my wife under her wings and made Marie comfortable when she started at Central H.S. Carole was a great teacher, but more importantly, a great and loving person who touched so many lives. Our prayers are with her always.
November 17, 2014
Deb,
I am so sorry to hear of Carole's passing. I first met Carole at Central HS when I was a special education school counselor. I was so impressed by her artistic ability,but most of all her love and engagement of her students. My prayers to you,Carole' 's family
and friends. Maureen Raia-Taylor
November 16, 2014
Robin Alcott
Little did I know that the last time I saw the both of you would be the last time I was ever to see Carole. Before we left for Florida, I found out from Mikeala at Tockwotton, that Carole had moved in awhile ago and was planning on calling you ( on our return, 11/24), to see if it was OK to visit. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and Carole. The two of you loved each other for such a long time and enjoyed life to the fullest (until this disease affected her so dramatically). All if us who were touched by her brilliance, energy, humor and true friendship will always carry those memories in our hearts.
She was a treasure!!!!
November 16, 2014
EDWARD BORGIDA
WAS MY FRIEND IN HIGH SCHOOL AND PAINTED A PICTURE OF CASPER THE GHOST ON MY FIRST CAR. I KNOW SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL
WITH LOVE
November 16, 2014
Gina Cabral
So sorry to hear of her passing. She was a great teacher but also a wonderful friend to us who were fortunate enough to be in her class...you will never be forgotten.
November 16, 2014
I taught at Central with Carole. What an inspiration to her students and what an example for her colleagues in the teaching profession. I am a better person for having known her. My condolences to you, Debbie. Katia Paris
November 16, 2014
Nancy Mullen
Carole was a beautiful person inside and out--great loss---
November 16, 2014
Maria Pinales
Ms. Harman was my art teacher at Centeal High School. she was so loving and really made a difference in many of our lives. I always thought about her and even called her once. She will never be forgotten.
November 16, 2014
Edward Dyer
Ii always enjoy going to her class. She was an awesome teacher and friend to many students and fellow teacher. I know she will be missed by all.
November 16, 2014
Phyllis Starr
Carole and I grew up in manchester and graduated high school together. I knew her throughout my childhood but had not seen her in many years. So sorry to hear the news of her passing....
Phyllis solomon Starr Rockport ma
November 16, 2014
Carolyn Williamson
Deb - I am so sorry to hear about Carole. She was always a bright light when she entered the room. May she rest in peace.
November 16, 2014
Jim Hopkins
Carole's classroom was an oasis of calm and creativity during some hectic times at Hope High School when I was a student there in 1971-75. I lost touch with her when I graduated, but did not forget her in the decades that followed. My condolences to Debbie and to all Carole's friends. She will be missed.
November 16, 2014
Shay Lima
You will be missed.
November 16, 2014
Sharon Vitale
Ms. Harman was my teacher in middle school: Oliver Hazard Perry Middle School in Providence during the 70's. She inspired and encouraged her students. I have always remembered her fondly. God Bless Ms.Harman. You made a difference.
November 16, 2014
Barbara Olean
Dear Debbie,
So sorry for the loss of Carole. May your many memories of happy times shared with her bring you comfort when you need it most.
With our sincere condolences,
Barbara and Jerry Olean
November 16, 2014
Christopher Veilleux
Deb, I'm so sorry for your loss. May the good memories you have and the love of your family/friends help carry you through this difficult time. Keeping you close in thoughts and prayers.
November 16, 2014
Nicole DiSano
One the best teachers I ever had.. Beautiful soul!
Will always, always remember Ms. Harman. May you rest in peace.
November 16, 2014
Debbie Merithew (Skorupa)
Debbie
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have not seen you in many years but Lyn, Sharon , and Liz kept me up to date. I know that you loved Carole deeply and had a very special relationship. The world is missing someone special
November 15, 2014
Cynthia Meeks
This wonderful woman had a profound effect on my life. She was my art and art history teacher at Hope High school in eleventh and twelfth grade. I do not know where I would be if not for her. She went beyond what any teacher would do for a student. Because of her untiring efforts I was awarded a full scholarship to RISD after graduation. I still can picture her at my graduation in her striped dress. I saw her from time to time and let her know what I was doing,getting a BFA and an MAE from RISD,teaching there for twenty years and becoming a Providence Public schools art educator (19 years)where I now teach at Hope originally in her old room. I am a practicing professional artist as she was. She saw something in me. I saw her at her show for the last time at the Providence Art Club. I told her that I loved her and her last words to me were "I love you too." This loving and caring person will always be in my heart. She made me the artist and teacher I am now. My prayer is for her to finally be at peace.
November 14, 2014
Debbie,
My prayers are with you and the family.
Margie Guardiola
P.H.A
November 14, 2014
Debbie,
My prayers are with you and the family.
Margie
P.H.A
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