Alexandra Day Berking, 29, of Potsdam
POTSDAM, New York (WWNY) - Alexandra Day Berking, age 29 of Potsdam, NY, passed away at her residence after a long battle with brain cancer. Arrangements for cremation have been made and there will be calling hours at the Garner Funeral Service on Friday, February 3rd from 4-7 pm. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 4th at 11 am at the Knapps Station Community Church with Rev. Lee Sweeney, celebrant. Contributions in Alex’s memory can be made to the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge in Boston or to Potsdam Humane Society. An additional memorial service will be held in Gloucester, MA this spring/summer.
Alex is survived by her soulmate, Brandin Cousineau, who were recently married in the Lord’s eyes; her mother, Sheryl Berking; her sister, Meghan Berking; her maternal grandmother, Barbara Blackman; paternal great aunt, Barbara Sanders; her godmother, Heidi Blackman Porat; her godfather, Dave Torrance; her aunts and uncles: Carter Berking, Adele Sands, Bobbie and Dave Dalzell, Maggie and Bob Daigle, Bob and Sheri Dreier, Amy and Patrick Maher; her cousins: Gabriella and Zak Porat; James and Tori Sands Berking, Emma and Charlotte Sands; Brian and Theresa Maher. She is predeceased by her father, Christopher Berking and her dog, Molly.
Alex was born on May 3, 1993 in Boston, MA to Christopher and Sheryl Berking. She was a 2011 graduate of Beverly High School and a 2015 graduate of Lasell College with a degree in Athletic Training. She then received her Master of Science in Sports Conditioning and Human Performance from Southern Utah University in 2021. She started her career as an athletic trainer at SUNY Potsdam in August of 2015. After a few years, in 2019, she became an adjunct professor in the Exercise Science program at SUNY Potsdam. This past spring, she was in the process of becoming an EMT, but chemo treatments prevented her from finishing.
In high school, she enjoyed playing soccer and lacrosse where she developed her passion for athletic training. During her free time, she loved to read in the mornings with her coffee, was a wine connoisseur, loved Disney and Marvel movies, and spending time with her beloved cat, Gryffin. She enjoyed expressing herself through tattoos that commemorate meaningful times of her life. Alex’s smile and sense of humor lit up any room she was in.
Thoughts, memories and prayers for the Berking family can be shared @www.garnerfh.com.
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