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Vaughn Solomon Schofield, who represented Saskatchewan as the province’s 21st lieutenant governor from 2012 to 2018, passed away this week at the age of 82.
According to the Government of Saskatchewan, Solomon Schofield died in Regina on Wednesday “after a short illness.”
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Solomon Schofield was born in Regina in 1943. After studying at both the University of Saskatchewan and Rae-Vogue School in Chicago, she became president and CEO of Western Group of Companies, a business real estate group operating across Western Canada.
Her accolades over her career include the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal and the Canadian Forces Decoration, and she served as chancellor of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. She also served as provincial chair of the Canadian Forces Liaison Council and was an honourary colonel of both 10 Field Artillery Regiment and 15 Wing Moose Jaw.
A strong supporter of Canada’s troops, Solomon Schofield also established the Lieutenant Governor’s Military Service Pin, which was distributed to more than 8,000 current military members and veterans who have lived in Saskatchewan. Additionally, she hosted the Support our Troops Gala, a national fundraiser for charities that help military families.
Flags across the province will be flown at half-mast in recognition of Solomon Schofield’s death, the provincial government said, and books of condolence will be open to the public in the Legislative Building and Government House in Regina.
Former Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield passed away on Thursday in Regina. (Government of Saskatchewan/X)
“Vaughn Solomon Schofield was a wonderful embodiment of the Saskatchewan spirit,” Premier Scott Moe said in a statement.
“She was Lieutenant Governor when I became Premier and I saw her dedication to the people of our province firsthand on many occasions. In particular, her decades-long commitment to our Armed Forces was steadfast and she will be missed by all who knew her.”
Bernadette McIntyre, Saskatchewan’s current lieutenant governor, also shared a message after Solomon Schofield’s death.
“I offer deep condolences to her family and friends, and to the thousands of Saskatchewan residents the former Lieutenant Governor touched during her time in office from 2012 to 2018,” McIntyre said in a statement.
“I remember Vaughn’s friendly smile and cheery greeting when we would run into each other over the summer in her beloved Regina Beach. I was thrilled to be on hand to see Vaughn receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Regina last year, for which she was deservedly proud.”
The Lieutenant Governor’s Office said funeral arrangements “will be announced at a later date.”
