Saskatoon StarPhoenix Staff
Saskatchewan’s 21st lieutenant-governor is being remembered as a “wonderful embodiment” of what the province has to offer.
Vaughn Solomon Schofield has died at the age of 82 after what the provincial government described as a brief time in hospital.
She served in the role of lieutenant-governor from 2012 until 2018.
“She was lieutenent-governor when I became premier and I saw her dedication to the people of our province firsthand on many occasions,” Premier Scott Moe said in a statement, calling her a “remarkable representative” of Saskatchewan.
“In particular, her decades-long commitment to our Armed Forces was steadfast and she will be missed by all who knew her.”
Lt-Gov. Bernadette McIntyre noted Solomon Schofield’s strong background in community work and volunteer service, and her “dedicated support of the military.”
She offered deep condolences to Solomon Schofield’s friends, family and “the thousands of Saskatchewan residents the former lieutenant-governor touched during her time in office.”
“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”
Lieutenant governors are provincial representatives of the King, acting in a “non-partisan and apolitical” role, according to the government’s website.
Born in Regina, Solomon Schofield attended the U of R. She later served prominently as president and CEO of real estate organization Wester Group of Companies.
Her accolades are many. She received the Canadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service, the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal, and served as chancellor of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. Prior to becoming lieutenant-governor, she was appointed provincial chair of the Canadian Forces Liaison Council and served as Honorary Colonel of 10 field Artillery Regiment.
Solomon Schofield also established the Lieutenant Governor’s Military Service Pin, which were distributed to more than 8,000 current or former members of the military. As well, she hosted the Support our Troops Gala, which was a national fundraiser for charities that assisted military families.
In 2025, she became the Honorary Colonel of 15 Wing Moose Jaw.
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon remembered Solomon Schofield as someone whose time in the Armed Forces and whose dedication to public service and philanthropy made her a “cherished leader in the viceregal community.”
“Her legacy had a profound impact on our country and will inspire generations to come,” she said in a statement.
Solomon Schofield leaves behind two children — daughter Whitney and son George — along with five grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon.
Books of condolence are available in the main lobby of the Legislative Building and at Government House. Flags were being flown at half-mast across Saskatchewan and will remain so until sunset on the day of Solomon Schofield’s funeral, a date for which was not immediately annnouced.
