Nieforth, Caryl-Ann

Providence

Nieforth, Caryl-Ann, 88, died in the comfort of her home and in her own bed surrounded by her devoted family. A lifelong resident of Providence and Barrington Beach, she was the daughter of Meyer S. Miller and Beatrice Wattman. She was the granddaughter of Betty Wattman, whom she cherished and loved, often sharing her memories of their visits and walks to the “Birdie Park”. Caryl-Ann was the beloved wife of Dexter Nieforth, whom she adored.

She graduated from Classical High School and attended Pembroke College (Brown University) and stayed active with their alumni affairs as President of her class until her death. Her devotion to higher education encouraged her son Andrew Feldman, Brown ’86, MD ’91, niece Emily Miller ‘19, as well as many other relatives to have attended Brown University. After graduation from Pembroke, she received a Master’s Degree in Education from Boston University.

She was the Director of the Resource Center at The original Children’s Museum in Jamaica Plain, and was instrumental in developing the resource center at The Metropolitan Art Museum in NYC.

She loved books and reading and coordinated the Rochambeau Library Book sale for many years. She was a member of 2 book clubs, one that began in 1969 and remained an active member until her death.

She travelled extensively, loved all games- especially Scrabble and Mah Jongg. She devoured mysteries and always had a jigsaw puzzle on a card table, and Sunday morning pancakes with Deck while they watched an old movie.

She and Deck shared a passion for waltzing, contradancing and music, she loved hearing him play the harmonica and any of the Reels and Jigs he played.

She loved her home at Barrington Beach, and spent summers there, since her childhood.

She is survived by her husband, Dexter E. Nieforth and her children, Andrew Feldman, MD and Deborah Bloomberg, RN; Her own medical team, of which she was so proud.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Lindsey Marks (Brian), Matthew Bloomberg (Cornelia) and Alma Feldman Chicoma; two great grandchildren, Parker and Sydney who were the joy and sparkle in her life. She was the sister of Donald E. Miller, Esq. of Potomac MD, and niece Emily Miller, Esq., cousin to Joan and Linda Wattman. Caryl-Ann was well loved and enjoyed being surrounded by her family and friends.

Services will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in Temple Emanu-El, 99 Taft Avenue, Providence, RI. Shiva will be held at her late residence on Everett Avenue, Providence, RI 02906 immediately following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Brown University, Gift Cashier, Box 1877, Providence, RI 02912, or Temple Emmanuel, 99 Taft Avenue, Providence, RI 02906