Alfred Sillem, a Victoria resident well-known for his colourful floral bouquets that earned him the nickname 'The Flowerman,' has died.
Posted: Mar. 19, 2023 5:08PMAlfred Cornelius Sillem, a long-time Victoria resident well-known for his colourful floral bouquets that earned him the nickname “The Flowerman,” has died. He was 77.
Locals and visitors alike to B.C.’s capital may remember Alfred stopping by downtown restaurants, bars and hotels, wearing a tuxedo and selling flowers. His travelling florist business first bloomed 40 years ago after he immigrated from Holland in 1968. “I sold flowers when I was 19. He put me in a tuxedo,” Nik recalled, noting Alfred’s predeceased wife, Susan, and his other kids, Dan, Kris and Janet, also learned the ropes.
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