HOLLIS—Steven Keith LaCourse, 46, of Hollis, died unexpectedly in a car accident in Standish on Monday, August 8, 2016. Steven was born on December 15, 1969, the only child of Keith and Lorraine (Beety) LaCourse. He grew up in Hollis, graduating from Bonny Eagle High School in the class of 1988. After high school, Steve went on to work in construction and welding. He volunteered as a firefighter with the Hollis fire department and was also an EMT and medic. In 1990, Steve began his career at the Maine Correctional Center in Windham. He was one of the founding members of the emergency response team and K9 unit which he was very passionate about. Steve was a well-respected correctional Sargent at the prison. Steve was a quiet man with a great sense of humor, having the ability to make others laugh. He was a skilled outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding ATV's. He truly enjoyed spending time in the woods of Maine, especially with his father, hunting deer, turkey, bear, and moose. Steve will be missed greatly and will be remembered for being a reliable, passionate, and dedicated person with a big heart. He is survived by his parents, Lorraine and Keith LaCourse; daughters, Miranda Patterson and Victoria LaCourse; a best friend, Jim Scarponi; and brothers at the Maine Correctional Center, especially Bret Smith. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandparents and K9 dogs, Katie and Jasmine. Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday, August 12 from 6pm to 8pm at Dolby Funeral Chapel, 76 State St., Gorham, ME 04038. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10am at Dolby Funeral Chapel in Gorham, with interment to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery, 293 Beach St., Saco, ME 04072. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to: Vested Interest in K9's INC., PO Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718. To express condolences or participate in Steve's online tribute, please visit www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com.