Dear Johan Carlberg and Family, I wanted to take the time to write to you today, to express my sympathy for the loss of your wife Susanne. Like you, my life has been touched by the untimely death of a loved one. My friends and family were a great comfort, but what helped me to cope was reflecting on the Bible's hope of seeing my loved one again, in what the Bible calls the Resurrection Hope". When all our dear friends and family that have passed away, will be brought back to life. Here are just a couple of scriptures in the Bible which describe this hope. Isaiah 25:8 "He (God) will actually swallow up up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces".... John 5:28 "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice (the voice of Jesus) and come out". I sincerely wish all the best for you and your family at this time. Sincerely, One of Jehovah's Witnesses"

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Aussie, I remember your first game of rugby. How you longed for the first tackle you were going to make, and afterwards, the big smile on your face once you tackled an Attila player in the first game at that 10

Dear Johan, Jacob, Sophie and Matilda It was with much sadness that we attended Susanne's memorial service. It was a beautiful service that highlighted Susanne's loving, energetic and wonderful life. While we did not know Susanne as well as many, she left an indelible impression upon us. Her energetic spirit, kindness and warmth were obvious from the first minute we met her. It was wonderful to hear words from her friends who lovingly highlighted fond memories of Susanne. We were always amazed by Susanne's successful work, family and sporting achievements. She always seemed so happy and Susanne's success in these is a testament to her character. The beach played a large part in her life and if she wasn't at home it seemed she was down at Manly, the Rock pool or the Volleyball Nets, surrounded by family and friends. Susanne left a mark on us and will be missed. Her spirit will live on through you Johan, Jacob, Sophie and Matilda. Lots of Love Ben and Fiona Shakespeare.

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I Remember I met you in hopital somtime between 1988-90 you were a fysio and I was a nurse. As soon as we talked we became friends...thats how you are friends with everybody. We later became rugby friends in both Exiles and the national team and your nick name became Aussie" cause we already had three Susannes in the team. Aussie you wanted to live so badly... You never gave upp so strong....always a winner just as you were playing a game of rugby. We joked and said it was just the first half in the game but soon came the second half and the match became tuffer, at the end you said -all the bench are subed in and you were very tired, but still very determined to win. Two minutes before the end we were considering to bribe the ref and go for winning " the third half" We lost the game. But you played your absolute very best ever you never quit, fought to the end so strong so strong... You will always be a winner!! At the same time when you are struggling for life you ask me -How are you doing? hoping that I dont worry to much about you! You are the best! fantastic friend, amazing rugby player, so empathic and you always wanted a good laugh. We both wanted to play one moore game together.... We shall do that my friend in heaven! I promise. Remeber the weekend when we were with the national team in sweden/Norrkoping we were five girls that decided that we didnt want to sleep on a cold floor. So we all booked in to a hotel. In the morning we were all stiff from yesterdays training, Erika took the only bath tubb and we were quite gellous so both you and me jumped in too, imagine three girls in a tiny bath tubb, we all laughed, sang songs and just giggled away...Who would think of that, it makes me smile and you always made us smile, this is a crazy thing you only do with good team mates! I miss you so very much and you will live forever in my heart. All love to your family I love you always Jane Hodson"

I met Aussie when she started playing rugby in Stockholm. I was always amazed how she got the logistic going with family, rugby and work. She always saw the possibilities in everything and not the problems. A great player to have in the team but also an opponent that I sincerly admire. You are such a special friend and I am glad for the hours I spent with you and your family in Sidney last October. Aussie, I will always remember you!

I am Head of Referees in the Swedish Rugby Union and have fond memories of Susanne both as a 110% player on the pitch and a lovely girl off the pitch. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of enormous loss. I have lost a father and a brother and have taken comfort in the words of Henry Scott Holland. Maybe little can ease your pain now, but maybe in the future... Death is nothing at all I have only slipped away into the next room I am I and you are you Whatever we were to each other, That we still are. Call me by my old familiar name, Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference in your tone, Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed, At the little jokes we enjoyed together. Pray, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word It always was, let it be spoken without effect, Without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; There is unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, for an interval, Somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well.""

I am Head of Referees in the Swedish Rugby Union and have fond memories of Susanne both as a 110% player on the pitch and a lovely girl off the pitch. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of enormous loss. I have lost a father and a brother and have taken comfort in the words of Henry Scott Holland. Maybe little can ease your pain now, but maybe in the future... Death is nothing at all I have only slipped away into the next room I am I and you are you Whatever we were to each other, That we still are. Call me by my old familiar name, Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference in your tone, Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed, At the little jokes we enjoyed together. Pray, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word It always was, let it be spoken without effect, Without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; There is unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, for an interval, Somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well.""

My sincere condolences to Susannes' family and close of kin. Susanne will be remembered for her strong and kind spirit. Jim Lindfors

I was fortunate to meet Susanne before her International Test match against Scotland and It was a memory that I will keep with me. She brought something special to those around her with her positive attitude to life both around the sport she loved and outside the sport. She will be missed and I feel privalaged to have met her, I wish her family well, regards Neil Johnson F

We have received the message about Susannes death after the long struggle against cancer. We new Susanne as a colleague at Huddinge hospital and have great memories of the time we shared. She was such a special person, skillfull in her profession, generous in sharing the skills, brought a lot of joy with her funny and clever comments. We remember her non organized desk, full of papers and clothes..When she left us to get married to Jocke and to live in Australia we wished her good luck and were happy to hear through friends how her life developed, the birth of the children, her career in rugby. But we even heard about the illness. Our thoughts are also with the family. Susanne was a great person that we'll never forget. Eeva Europe, Wivi-Ann Eckersund, Lotta von Bahr

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In the short time I knew Aussie" through Swedish rugby I was always amazed at her enthusiasm and niceness towards everyone she met. A great player, a caring mother and one of the most positive people I've been fortunate enough to know. She will be remembered. Kind regards, Brad Cox"

What a great loss for all of us who, in different ways, had the privilege of having Susanne enter our lives. I was fortunate to be chairman of Stockholm Exiles RFC when Susanne joined the club's ladies team and began to play rugby and Vice President of the Swedish Rugby Union when she was selected to play for the Swedish National Team. In both cases I was thus able at close hand to appreciate her genuine personal charm and above all her exceptional athletic talent both of which were a great injection into Swedish rugby. Aussie

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Friend, Life passes by so fast. We move on to other things in life. But something you know is that when you meet a special friend, they will leave a mark in your heart which you will always carry with you, where ever you go.You made a mark in my heart and I will always remember you. love from me

Dearest Carlbergs, Susanne was an inspirational woman and I will miss her very much! She helped me adjust to life here in Sweden and showed me that there are many things that can brighten a dark Swedish winter.. We wish we could be with you on Thursday but know that you and all your family are in our thoughts. Much love Kylie Palmqvist

Dearest Carlbergs, Susanne was an inspirational woman and I will miss her very much! She helped me adjust to life here in Sweden and showed me that there are many things that can brighten a dark Swedish winter.. We wish we could be with you on Thursday but know that you and all your family are in our thoughts. Much love Kylie Palmqvist

We love you Susanne and will miss you dearly. All our love to Jocke, Jacob, Sophie and MAtilda

She is Gone You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see her Or you can be full of the love that you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember her and only that she is gone Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back, Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.