Nancy Guptill

Nancy Evelyn Guptill (April 28, 1941 – August 24, 2020) was a Canadian politician from Prince Edward Island (PEI). She served in its Legislative Assembly from 1987 to 2000. A member of the provincial Liberal Party, she represented the electoral districts of 5th Prince from 1987 to 1996 and St. Eleanors-Summerside from 1996 to 2000. She was noted for being part of PEI's Famous Five when she was elected speaker in 1993.

Early life Guptill was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on April 28, 1941.

Career Guptill started her career in politics as a member of the town council for Summerside, Prince Edward Island for two terms. She later revealed that she had never intended to enter politics.

Throughout her tenure in the legislature, Guptill found the work-home-life balance to be testing. Her husband's support, coupled with the fact that their daughters were at an older age, made the situation less difficult. Consequently, she advocated for shorter working hours to give female MLAs the opportunity to raise a family at the same time.

Later years Guptill retired as an MLA before the provincial election in 2000.

Guptill died on August 24, 2020, in Summerside. She was 79, with her daughter noting that she loved spending her time with family and close friends.