MONMOUTH — Philip M. Coward, 30, a resident of Wilson Pond Road, North Monmouth, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Phil was born in Brunswick, May 16, 1984, the son of Thomas G. Coward and Cheryl L. McDonald Coward.

He attended Brunswick and Monmouth schools and worked as a foreman at Maine State Foundations, LLC. Philip was an energetic, outgoing and happy person, always eager to lend a helping hand. Phil loved being outdoors, loved life, family and friends which all meant so much to him. He enjoyed snowboarding, boating and target shooting. He loved spending time with his fiancé, playing with his daughters and his dogs. He loved his job and was a hard worker.

He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Lisa Coward, of Monmouth; his fiancé, Justine Schroeder and his two precious daughters, Amaya Patterson and Kaeli Coward, of North Monmouth; his sister Jessica Wilbur and her husband, Jesse Wilbur, of Madrid, his sister, Crystal Hatch and her husband, Brian Hatch, of Leeds, his brother, Brian Hlister, of Los Angeles, CA, his brother, Dale Coward, of Auburn and his sister, Nicole Coward, of Monmouth; also many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Cheryl L. Coward.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, May 28 at 2 p.m. at Bragdon-Finley Funeral Home, 707 Main St., Monmouth. The Rev. Anne Roundy will officiate. Visiting hours 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27 at the funeral home. If desired contributions may be made to the Education Fund for Philip’s daughters, Amaya and Kaeli. Make checks to: Thomas G. Coward, C/O Bragdon-Finley Funeral Home, 707 Main St., Monmouth, ME 04259. Interment at the East Monmouth Cemetery, Sanborn Road, East Monmouth.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at: www.finleyfuneralhome.com.