Jayne Marylin Ruel, 53, of Waukewan Rd., Center Harbor, passed away Friday, February 11, 2011, at her home surrounded by her loving family, after a lengthy illness.Born on April 20, 1957, in Exeter, NH, she was the daughter of Donald R. and Yvonne B. (Metcalf) Wright. Jayne was raised in the Moultonborough - Center Harbor area and attended the local schools there.After school Jayne got married and had her children, for 30 years she was the proprietor of her very successful painting business, "Jayne's Painting". Jayne was considered a nurturer by her family; she loved gardening and animals, and spending time with her family and many friends in the area.Jayne is predeceased by her former husband, Peter J. Ruel, formerly of Center Harbor, in November, 2009; and her parents.She is survived by her two loving sons, Wesly Ruel, of Center Harbor, and Jason and wife Jessica Ruel, also of Center Harbor; three sisters, Susan and husband Geoffrey Adjutant, of Wolfeboro, Lorraine Walpole, of Bethlehem, MD, and Deborah and husband Rick Danforth, of Belmont; two grandchildren, Dylan and Matthew Ruel, of Center Harbor; mother and father in-law, James and Diane Ruel; brother and sister in-laws, Alan Ruel, Michelle and Frank Wright, Anne Marie and Mark Beauchemin, Jane and Brian Allen, and Patrick Ruel; and many more friends in the Lakes Region area.Memorials:Donations may be made in Jayne's memory to the NH Humane Society or to a charity of one's choice.Visitation:Calling hours will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2011, at Mayhew Funeral Home (Rtes. 3 and 104), Meredith, from 6:00pm through 8:00 pm.