Cara (Flanagan) Brooks, age 48, of Scituate, died peacefully, Sunday, June 21, 2026 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous fight against cancer.

Cara was born in Norwood and raised in Duxbury. She was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy in Hingham, Class of 1996, and earned her Bachelor’s degree from Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla., Class of 2000. She was a member of the Kappa Delta sorority at Rollins.

She lived in Scituate for six years, previously in South Boston.

Cara spent nearly twenty years at Converse in a variety of supply chain roles, most recently in wholesale planning. She was well-respected by her colleagues and enjoyed many friendships at the company.

Cara was a talented baker and avid traveler. She loved being near the water and spending time at the beach. Most of all, she was devoted to her son, always lovingly supporting him in his pursuits.

Devoted mother of Griffin Brooks.

Beloved longtime partner of Eric Woods of Scituate.

Loving daughter of Louise (Russo) Flanagan-Doe and her husband Robert of Savannah, Ga., James R. Flanagan and his wife Elsa of Quincy.

Dear sister of Margaret Flanagan and her husband Balraj Verma of Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom.

Cara is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and loyal friends.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint John the Baptist Church, 44 School Street, Quincy, on Monday, June 29, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, 990 LaGrange Street, West Roxbury.

For those who wish, donations in Cara’s memory may be made to Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care, 321 Manley Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379.