MOURNERS lined the streets in Cwmbran today to pay tribute to a five-year-old “golden boy”, who died last month.

Olivier Roberts, from Cwmbran, died on Saturday, March 26, seven months after being diagnosed with a rare brain tumour.

His funeral was held today, Saturday, just a few days before what would have been his sixth birthday.

And before he was laid to rest the funeral procession passed along Llanyravon Way and past Llanyravon Primary School – where Olivier was a pupil – where youngsters, parents and teachers lined the street to say a final goodbye to the five-year-old.

Olivier’s family, who had described him as their “golden boy” walked past the school on foot and children blew bubbles as the hearse – complete with a floral arrangement spelling his name in flowers – passed by.

In August last year Olivier was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) – a type of brain tumour found in the brainstem that almost exclusively affects children.

South Wales Argus:

The tumour’s position meant that it could not be removed so Olivier’s parents Richard and Marina spent the last few months raising money to allow their son to get onto a life-extending medical trial.

But sadly his condition deteriorated too quickly.

In a social media post announcing Olivier’s death, his family said: “He has been so brave at every stage. He is now free from pain and the burden of this aggressive brain tumour.

“We have faith that Olivier has gone to a comforting place where he will suffer no more. His beautiful face looks so peaceful. Our love is forever.

“We are heartbroken.”