Robert Stephen "Sprouty" Sprowson 50, of North Adams died Sunday December 24, 2017 surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. He was born in North Adams on July 17, 1967 a son of the late James I. Sprowson Sr. and Gloria Ann (Olney) Sprowson. He attended schools in North Adams including Drury High School. Sproutty served with the Massachusetts National Guard in North Adams as a private for six years. He was employed for many years as residential and commercial painter. He was last employed at the Krutiak Construction Company.
Survivors include his loving and devoted children Kelsey Sprowson and Jonathan Sprowson both of North Adams; his former wife Debra Davis; and three granddaughters- Jayden Cote, Braylee Todd and Addison Conn. Sprouty also leaves a sister Bonnie Cirullo and her husband Michael of North Adams and brother William "Billy" Sprowson of North Adams and his companion Faye Briggs of North Adams and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by a brother James "Butch" Sprowson Jr. who died July 15, 2003.

Calling Hours for Robert Stephen "Sprouty" Sprowson will take place Saturday December 30, 2017 from 2-4 pm at the Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA Burial will take place in the spring with military honors in the family plot in Southview Cemetery, North Adams. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested for Hospice Care in the Berkshires or to the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter through the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.