Dr. Jan Carl ter Weele passed away Monday, November 21, 2022.

Jan started life in Groningen, Holland on March 22, 1935. After escaping Holland during World War II, Jan went on to graduate from Pomfret School, Princeton and finally his Doctorate in education from Harvard. Jan started his career in edu- cation in Holmdel, N.J., as superintendent and retired from the Blue Hill, Maine, School District with stops along the way at Lake Region School District and as director general of the International School of Geneva, Switzerland.

Upon his return from Geneva, Jan went to work for Governor John McKernan’s administration as deputy director of economic and community development. When Jan finally retired, he hung up his education cap and picked up a paint pallet and never looked back. He became a very accomplished artist with shows around the world. His paintings can be seen at Janterweele.com.

Jan is predeceased by father Carl Frits ter Weele and mother Margery Crane ter Weele, and a younger sister Fenneke Ge Joslin.

Jan leaves behind his longtime companion Motoko Schoning, a son Carl M. ter Weele, his husband Huy N. Nguyen, a brother Alexander ter Weele, a sister Margery Gagne and former wife Anne ter Weele.

Arrangements made by Jones Rich Barnes Funeral Home.

To honor Jan’s life, it is asked that you encourage and accept all your children’s dreams.