Ezra David Bessey Obituary (2012 - 2013)

HALLOWELL -- Ezra David Bessey, 8 months, passed away peacefully at his home in Hallowell on Feb. 5, 2013, surrounded by his parents, Emily and Ethan Bessey, his grandparents, Bette Jane and Chip Bessey, and his aunt Karen 'Bear Bear' Gross. Born May 30, 2012, in Austin, Texas, at home, he will be remembered by all who knew him for his radiant smile, his bright eyes, and his incredible giggle. Since the day he was born, Ezra had the ability to connect with people young and old. Even as an infant, it was as though he was hanging on to every word and truly listening. Sweet Ezra was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) at 4 months of age. His family did all they could to fill his short life with joy, laughter and music. He loved his big sister, Daisy, and would light up whenever he would hear her voice or see her face. He especially loved when she would make 'moose ears' at him or sing him songs. Although Ezra had very limited movement through his body, his heart was full of love and he shared that love with everyone who met him. Through his mother Emily's blog, www.ezradavid.wordpress.com, Ezra has touched the lives of people all over the world. To say he will be missed hardly touches on the enormity of this loss that is felt by the family and all of those who followed his story. He is survived by his parents; his big sister, Daisy; grandparents Chip and Bette Jane Bessey; and many aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him dearly. A public service for Ezra will be at 2 p.m. today at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hearts for Ezra Foundation, Hearts for Ezra, Kennebec Savings Bank, Attn: Deb Coulombe, 150 State St., P.O. Box 50, Augusta, ME 04332; or Families of SMA at www.fsma.org. Memories, condolences, photos, and videos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com.